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Ligtu Lily Plant Care
Alstroemeria ligtu L.
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This striking plant boasts vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers with distinct stripes and spots. Originating from South America, Alstroemeria ligtu is sought after by plant collectors for its unique and eye-catching blooms that come in a variety of colors.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Ligtu Lily?
Water Ligtu Lily 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.
What Is the Ligtu Lily?
Ligtu Lily (Alstroemeria ligtu) belongs to the Alstroemeriaceae family within the Alstroemeria genus. Ligtu Lily is native to Peru, northwest Argentina and central Chile. Ligtu Lily is also known as Peruvian Lily.
Ligtu Lily displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Ligtu Lily produces colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers in various shades.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Ligtu Lily?
Alstroemeria ligtu 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 Ligtu Lily Need?
Ligtu Lily thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Ligtu Lily Prefer?
Alstroemeria ligtu grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Ligtu Lily prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ligtu Lily?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost or organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Ligtu Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Ligtu Lily?
Feed Ligtu Lily 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 Ligtu Lily?
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 Ligtu Lily?
Ligtu Lily 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 Ligtu Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ligtu Lily, 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 Ligtu Lily?
Ligtu Lily 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 Ligtu Lily Need?
Ligtu Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Ligtu Lily is native to Peru, northwest Argentina and central Chile.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Ligtu Lily 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.
Ligtu Lily thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Alstroemeria Species
Other Alstroemeria species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Alstroemeria ligtu L., family Alstroemeriaceae (first published in Pl. Alströmeria : 10 (1762)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ligtu Lily, 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.
- Photo: nitsuga74, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 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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