Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada
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Types
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Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
alstroemeria
In German
Whitebark Pine
Alstroemeria
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria. Whitebark Pine has thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Whitebark Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Whitebark Pine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis. 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 Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria
Care of Whitebark Pine and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine 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.