Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Mediterranean
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
peruvian lily
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
peruanische Lilie
Erdbeerbaum
In French
lis des Incas
arbousier
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
medronheiro
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Strawberry Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.