Alstroemeria aurea
Peruvian Lily
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Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria aurea) - Description
A. aurea plants grow to heights of 3 to 4 feet tall, with numerous leafy flowring stems topped by yellow, orange, or orange-red flowers. They are sometimes available in winter or spring as dormant roots, which are frail and easily broken.
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria aurea) - Blooming
Flowers are borne at the tops of the stem. There are many different varieties with many different colors. Blooming requires optimal soil temperatures (between 55 and 61 degrees), and prolonged air temperatures above 75 degrees can stagnate or stop flowering. If soil temperatures, climate temperatures and irrigation levels are all adequate, extra light (up to 16 hours of total daylight per day) 45 to 60 days after planting can hasten flowering significantly. In greenhouses, alstroemeria will generally bloom between January and August.
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria aurea) - Growth
Does best in full sun. Needs afternoon shade in the hottest of climates. When the plants grow large enough, consider surrounding them with mesh wire supports to facilitate tall growth.
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria aurea) - Planting
Plant bulbs/rhizomes or tissue cultures 8 inches deep and 1 foot apart, preferably in raised beds. Ideally, plant during the summer or fall, but the plants can be cultivated year-round. Soil should be loose, well-draining and disease-free, with high organic matter content.
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria aurea) - Pest
Alstroemeria is especially susceptible to thrips, which can be particularly devastating due to the viruses they may carry. In field settings, snails and slugs can be problematic. They can also be damaged by aphids, whiteflies and caterpillars. Other potential problems include iron deficiency, root rot, botrytis, and nematode virus transmission.
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria aurea) - Interesting facts
Alstroemeria can be difficult to cultivate, due to their vulnerability to disease, suboptimal temperatures and improper lighting.
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria aurea) - Soil and irrigation
Prior to germination, be careful not to over-water since the bulbs or rhizomes are susceptible to rot. Once plants are established, Alstroemeria needs regular water, and soil should not be left to dry out.
