Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
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Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Woodlands
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Limequat
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Limequat
In German
peruanische Lilie
Limequat
In French
lis des Incas
Limequat
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Limequat
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Limequat
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Limequat
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Limequat
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Limequat
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Limequat? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Limequat. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Limequat 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 Limequat 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 Limequat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Limequat
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Limequat season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Limequat Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Limequat are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Limequat
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.