Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
South America
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not provided
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Golden 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
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Petunia
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Petunia
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Petunia
In German
peruanische Lilie
Petunie
In French
lis des Incas
Pétunia
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Petunia
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
πετούνια
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Petúnia
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Petunia
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Petunia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Petunia. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Petunia 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 Petunia 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 Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Petunia
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Petunia season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Petunia Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Petunia are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Petunia
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.