Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Fruit Color
Yellow green
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
peruvian lily
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
peruanische Lilie
Igel Kaktus
In French
lis des Incas
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
lirio peruano
cactus de erizo
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Echinopsis
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Echinopsis season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and Echinopsis Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Echinopsis are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Echinopsis
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.