Alstroemeria andina subsp. venustula
Alstroemeria andina subsp. venustula
- Native to:
- Argentina | Chile
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Genus:
- Alstroemeria
- Species:
- Alstroemeria andina subsp. venustula
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red, orange, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from soaking in water for 24 hours before cold stratification. Germination may be erratic and extended over several weeks.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C for 3 months, then place @ 4°C for 3 months. Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard water and any seeds that remain floating. * 6 weeks @10°C, then 4°C; try excising a bit of seed coat after warm cycle