Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Red Buckeye
In German
peruanische Lilie
Red Buckeye
In French
lis des Incas
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
lirio peruano
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Red Buckeye
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.