Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
White Willow
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
White Willow
alstroemeria
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Alstroemeria
In French
Le saule blanc
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Alstroemeria
In Polish
wierzba biała
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Populus alba
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Salicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of White Willow and Alstroemeria
Season and care of White Willow and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Alstroemeria season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
White Willow and Alstroemeria Physical Information
White Willow and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Alstroemeria are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Willow and Alstroemeria
Care of White Willow and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow 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.