Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Flamingo Flower
In Hindi
peruvian lily
राजहंस फूल
In German
peruanische Lilie
Flamingoblume
In French
lis des Incas
flamant rose fleur
In Spanish
lirio peruano
flamenco flor
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Flamingo λουλούδι
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
flamingo flor
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
flamingo kwiat
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
flos Flamingo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Genus
Alstroemeria
Anthurium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Flamingo Flower 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 Flamingo Flower 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 Flamingo Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Flamingo Flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Flamingo Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.