Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Thuja occidentalis
In German
peruanische Lilie
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
lis des Incas
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and White Cedar
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and White Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and White Cedar Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and White Cedar are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and White Cedar
Care of Peruvian-Lily and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.