Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
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Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
peruvian lily
In German
QUICKSTICK
peruanische Lilie
In French
QUICKSTICK
lis des Incas
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
lirio peruano
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
QuickStick
lírio peruano
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Quickstick
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Quickstick and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Quickstick and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Quickstick and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Quickstick and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.