Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
China
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Nectarine
In Hindi
peruvian lily
nectarine
In German
peruanische Lilie
Nektarine
In French
lis des Incas
nectarine
In Spanish
lirio peruano
nectarina
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
nectarina
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
nektarowy
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Nectarine 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 Nectarine 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 Nectarine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Nectarine season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.