Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
-
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, 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 off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
peruvian lily
pinkroot
In German
peruanische Lilie
Spigelia
In French
lis des Incas
Spigelia
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Spigelia
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Spigelia
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Spigelia
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Spigelia
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Spigelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Pinkroot season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.