Alstroemeria revoluta
Alstroemeria revoluta
- Native to:
- Chile
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Genus:
- Alstroemeria
- Species:
- Alstroemeria revoluta
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at 15-20°C with light. Fresh seed shows best germination rates.
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