- Alstroemeria, commonly called the
Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas, is a South American genus of about 50
species of flowering plants. Almost all of the species are restricted to one
of two distinct centers of diversity, one in central Chile, the other in
eastern Brazil. Species of Alstroemeria from Chile are winter-growing plants
while those of Brazil are summer-growing.
- Sometimes called Ulster Mary, or Peruvian
lily from the country of origin. Pronounced Alstro-MARY-ah. The flower is
named after Claus Alstroemer, a pupil of the great botanical classifier
Linnaeus who went to South America and sent back seeds of species of this
flower.
- The plants are distinctive vegetatively,
with a rootstock consisting of a slender rhizome or group of rhizomes.
Storage roots consist of sausage-like water storing structures "suspended"
from the rhizome by major roots. In this way the root system resembles that
of dahlias. Above-ground shoots may be very short in some alpine Andean
species or up to about 1.5 m tall in other species. Each year up to 80 new
shoots are produced from the rootstock and each terminates in an umbel of a
few up to 10 or so flowers.
- Alstroemeria flowers bloom during late
spring or early summer. Alstroemeria come in orange, pink, rose, purple,
red, yellow, white or salmon colors. Alstroemeria is named after the Swedish
botanist Klas von Alstroemer, who was a pupil of the great botanical
classifier Linnaeus. Alstroemeria is more like grass where the veins go up
the leaves but none branching across. This can also be seen in grasses,
irises and lilies.
- The ideal humidity is between 70-80%
Although alstroemeria is not very susceptible to Botrytis, it is better to
keep the humidity below 90% during the winter. High humidity produces taller
stems as well as larger and weaker leaves. During the early spring, on the
first warm days of the year, quite a few varieties are susceptible to leaf
scorch. The leaves have not yet adjusted to the evaporation process.
| General Information
- Alstroemeria
- History of Alstroemeria
- Origin of Alstroemeria
- Alstromeria Hybrids
- Alstroemeria ligtu
- Alstroemeria Direct
- Peruvian Lily
- Facts About Alstroemeria
- Species of Alstroemeria
Growth and Cultivation
- Growth of Alstroemeria
- Alstroemeria Growing Information
- Growth Condition of Alstroemeria
- Gardening of Alstroemeria
- Culture of
Alstroemeria psittacina
- Alstroemeria Cultivation
- Cultivation of Alstroemeria
Nursery and Growers
- Guernsey Alstroemeria
- The Inca Collection®
- Hilverda
Plant Technology
-
Bella Vista Flowers
- Flowers and Greens
- Tesselaar Alstroemeria
- Rose-A-Lea Gardens
- Tomagro International
Consultants
- Christopher Lloyd
- Floral Consultants
- Jill Slater
- John H. Wiersema
- Roskam Young Plants Pty Ltd
- Sarah Ali
- Dr Anthony D Stead
- Dr. Mark P. Bridgen
Patent
- Alstroemeria United States Patent
- Method for Preventing Leaf Yellowing in
Plants
- Floral Preservative Method
- Process for Extending the Vase Life of
Cut Flowers
- Plant Stearoyl Desaturases
- Method to Confer Enhanced Floral
Properties to Plants
- Cut Flower United States Patent
| Diseases
- Greenhouse Plant Viruses
- Root Rot Disease
-
Leaf spot
- Alstroemeria - INSV
- Viruses of Alstroemeria
Market
- Market Condition of Alstroemeria
- Horticulture Business - Flowers Market
- The Canadian Flower Market
- U.S Market of Cut Flowers
- Export Values of New Zealand Flower Crops
- European and Asian Markets of Cut Plants
- Cut Flowers Survey 2003
- Cut Flowers 2005
- Cut Flowers Local Market
Report
- Biosynthesis of Alstromeria
- Pollen Performance in Alstroemeria aurea
- Alstroemeria Autralian Report
- Agricultural Market Report of
Alstroemeria
- Zambia Flower Export Industry Report
- Higher Production Costs Get No Relief
from Dampened Demand
Manufacturers and Suppliers
- Broersen Bulbs Pty Ltd
- Alstroemeria Direct Wholesaler
- Moles Seeds
- Suppliers of Alstroemeria
- Viv Marsh Postal Plants
Guides
- Recommendations for Maintaining
Postharvest Quality of Alstromeria
- Growing Instructions of Alstroemeria
- Care and Handling of Cut Flowers
- Alstroemeria Useful Links
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