Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Africa, Asia
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
peruvian lily
बैंगन
In German
peruanische Lilie
Aubergine
In French
lis des Incas
Aubergine
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Berenjena
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Berinjela
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Bakłażan
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Eggplant season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.