Alstroemeria Flower
Top Reasons the Alstroemeria Flower is So Popular
Because the alstroemeria flower looks like a small Lily, it is often called a Parrot Lily, Lily of the Incas, or Peruvian Lily.
Regardless of the name, this South American flower originally grows in regions of the Andes where there are beautiful mountains and a cool climate. Although the alstroemeria flower is stunning in any flowerbed, it is commonly used for making floral arrangements and bouquets.
Symbols
Another interesting fact about the alstroemeria flower is that it is a symbol for:
Good Fortune
Wealth
Prosperity
Friendship
Colors
The beautiful flowers bloom during late spring and early summer in the following colors:
Pink
Rose
Orange
Red
Purple
White
Salmon
Yellow
White
The alstroemeria flower comes in 50 unique species.
Although the original alstroemeria flower was named after Klas von Alstroemer, a Swedish botanist, the modern hybrids are now propagated in laboratory settings.
With so much studying being done on this flower today, numerous hybrids, as well as 190 cultivars of the alstroemeria flower have been created. Each of these is unique, with beautiful colors and markings, which include the original colors, as well as apricot, golden, and lavender.
Characteristics
While the alstroemeria flower produces no fragrance, the flowers will last for about two weeks after being cut, which makes them great for indoor use. The bright, colored flowers and striped petals add class and sophistication to any home. However, keep in mind that this plant will stop growing flowers if the weather is hot but once temperatures cool off during the growing season, flowers would again bloom.
The alstroemeria flower is bilaterally symmetrical, which means it has three sepals and generally, three petals with stripes. Both of these have texture and color much the same.
Additionally, this plant has six stamens, which are undivided.
Another fascinating fact is that this plant is similar to grass in that the leaves have veins, but they do not branch out.
The leaves of this plant also grow upside down by twisting around the stem.
The stems on the alstroemeria flower grows in a spiral shape. As new cells are formed, they grow in a spiraling sequence. As a result, the head moves in a unique way.
Growing Alstroemeria Flowers
To grow the alstroemeria flower, remember that the soil needs to be cool, just as the outdoor temperature. If the soil is too hot, large tuberous roots will grow instead of flowers.
Make sure the soil is well drained and that the plant gets full sunlight.
Additionally, the soil would need to be fertilized with an organic product.
When placing the flower in the ground, the plant needs to be only as deep as the container in which the plant is being transferred from.
Each plant should be at least one foot apart from another plant.
The alstroemeria flower also loves mulch, which should be placed about three inches around the surface of the plant.