Alstroemeria cunha
Alstroemeria cunha
- Native to:
- Brazil
iNaturalist: © birdernaturalist (iNaturalist #18105761)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Genus:
- Alstroemeria
- Species:
- Alstroemeria cunha
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 21–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with cool temperatures (15-18°C). Germination can 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