Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
peruvian lily
golden lotus
In German
peruanische Lilie
golden lotus
In French
lis des Incas
golden lotus
In Spanish
lirio peruano
golden lotus
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
golden lotus
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
golden lotus
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
golden lotus
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Ensete
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Golden Lotus season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Golden Lotus
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.