Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
peruvian lily
इमली का पेड़
In German
peruanische Lilie
Tamarinde
In French
lis des Incas
tamarinier
In Spanish
lirio peruano
tamarindo
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
tamarindo
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Tamarind 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 Tamarind 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 Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Tamarind tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.