Alstroemeria garaventae Plant Care
Alstroemeria garaventae Ehr.Bayer
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Alstroemeria garaventae is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae, native to Central Chile. Alstroemeria garaventae subsp.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Alstroemeria garaventae?
Water Alstroemeria garaventae every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Alstroemeria garaventae Native To?
What Is the Alstroemeria garaventae?
Alstroemeria garaventae (Alstroemeria garaventae) belongs to the Alstroemeriaceae family within the Alstroemeria genus. Alstroemeria garaventae is native to Central Chile.
Alstroemeria garaventae displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Alstroemeria garaventae produces colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers in various shades.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Alstroemeria garaventae?
Alstroemeria garaventae requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Alstroemeria garaventae Need?
Alstroemeria garaventae thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Alstroemeria garaventae Prefer?
Alstroemeria garaventae grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Alstroemeria garaventae prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Alstroemeria garaventae?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost or organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Alstroemeria garaventae to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Alstroemeria garaventae?
Feed Alstroemeria garaventae every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Alstroemeria garaventae?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Alstroemeria garaventae?
Alstroemeria garaventae can be propagated through division of rhizomes, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to peruvian lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Alstroemeria garaventae Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Alstroemeria garaventae, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Alstroemeria garaventae?
Alstroemeria garaventae is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Alstroemeria garaventae Need?
Alstroemeria garaventae grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8b – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8b. Alstroemeria garaventae is native to Central Chile.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8b – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Alstroemeria garaventae is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Alstroemeria genus — compare its care with other Alstroemeria species on PlantoScan.
Alstroemeria is part of the Alstroemeriaceae plant family — browse all Alstroemeriaceae genera and species.
Alstroemeria garaventae thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Alstroemeria garaventae Ehr.Bayer, family Alstroemeriaceae (first published in Gatt. Alstr. Chile : 60 (1986 publ. 1987)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Alstroemeria garaventae, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8b – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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