Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, 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
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 back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mass in beds
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Wax Begonia
In German
peruanische Lilie
Wachs- Begonie
In French
lis des Incas
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Begonia de cera
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Wax Begonia
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Liliaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Wax Begonia 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 Wax Begonia 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 Wax Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Wax Begonia season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.