How to tend a Alstroemeria aurantiaca

Also known as: Alstroemeria araucana Phil., Alstroemeria aurantiaca D.Don, Alstroemeria chiloensis Phil., Alstroemeria concolor Steud., Alstroemeria mutabilis Kunze ex Kunth, Alstroemeria peruviana Van Houtte, Alstroemeria pulchella E.Vilm., Alstroemeria xanthina Phil., Alstroemeria nivalis Meyen

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Put in sunny places, grows in places with scattered light

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Chile
Category
Alstroemeriaceae, Alstroemeria
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-July, fruiting period August-October
Flower colors
orange yellow, red
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