Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
South America, Brazil
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Cactus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
peruvian lily
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
peruanische Lilie
Osterkaktus
In French
lis des Incas
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
lirio peruano
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Hatiora
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian-Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Easter cactus season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.