Alstroemeria aurea growing herbaceous geophyte of the genus Alstroemeria flower also known as Peruvian lily, Alstroemeria aurea 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 in linear to oval shape grow on stems grow sometimes twist around.
Alstroemeria aurea flower
Flower color can be: orange, red or yellow, the can be with dark stripes, flowers with 6 petals grow in the end of the stems
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Requirements for Alstroemeria aurea 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 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: orange, red or yellow, the can be with dark stripes, flowers with 6 petals.
Scientific name:
Alstroemeria aurea