Alstroemeria grow and care – herbaceous geophyte of the genus Alstroemeria flower also known as Peruvian lily, Alstroemeria perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant also for cut flowers fragrant plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics, temperate or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 7+.
Leaves color green some cultivars can white or green to gray-black in linear to oval shape grow on stems grow sometimes twist around.
Alstroemeria flower
Flower color can be: purple, red, pink, white, orange, yellow or green, the flower can be in more than one color it can be stripes, dots or shapeless, 4-6 petals the flowers grow in the end of the stems
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How to grow Alstroemeria flower growing and care:
Well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but in order to get the variety of color that desired recommended
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Nothing special
When is the best time to plant?
Spring / Summer / End of the Winter
Pests and diseases:
Slugs, snails, aphids
When is the best time to prune?
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Old & dead leaves
Size of the plant:
30-60 cm, 12-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Flower color can be: purple, red, pink, white, orange, yellow or green, the flower can be in more than one color it can be stripes, dots or shapeless, 4-6 petals the flowers grow in the end of the stems
Scientific name:
Alstroemeria
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