Alstroemeria inodora
Alstroemeria inodora
- Native to:
- Brazil
iNaturalist: © gsbonfa (iNaturalist #241999388)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Genus:
- Alstroemeria
- Species:
- Alstroemeria inodora
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and relatively cool temperatures around 15-18°C for best results.
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