Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
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Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
White, Silver
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Silverthorn
alstroemeria
In German
Silverthorn
Alstroemeria
In French
Silverthorn
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Silverthorn
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Silverthorn
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Silverthorn
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Silverthorn and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Silverthorn and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silverthorn and Alstroemeria
Care of Silverthorn and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.