Orchid Alstroemeria Plant Care
Alstroemeria orchidioides Meerow, Tombol. & F.K.Mey.
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Alstroemeria orchidioides is a species of monocotyledonous plant belonging to the genus Alstroemeria in the family Alstroemeriaceae, described by Meerow, Tombolato and Friedrich Karl Meyer.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Orchid Alstroemeria?
Water Orchid Alstroemeria 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 Orchid Alstroemeria?
Orchid Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria orchidioides) belongs to the Alstroemeriaceae family within the Alstroemeria genus. Orchid Alstroemeria is also known as Peruvian Lily.
Orchid Alstroemeria displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Orchid Alstroemeria produces colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers in various shades.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Orchid Alstroemeria?
Alstroemeria orchidioides 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 Orchid Alstroemeria Need?
Orchid Alstroemeria thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Orchid Alstroemeria Prefer?
Alstroemeria orchidioides grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Orchid Alstroemeria prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Orchid Alstroemeria?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost or organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Orchid Alstroemeria to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Orchid Alstroemeria?
Feed Orchid Alstroemeria 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 Orchid Alstroemeria?
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 Orchid Alstroemeria?
Orchid Alstroemeria 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 Orchid Alstroemeria Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Orchid Alstroemeria, 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 Orchid Alstroemeria?
Orchid Alstroemeria 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 Orchid Alstroemeria Need?
Orchid Alstroemeria grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Orchid Alstroemeria as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Orchid Alstroemeria 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.
Orchid Alstroemeria 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 orchidioides Meerow, Tombol. & F.K.Mey., family Alstroemeriaceae (first published in Brittonia 51: 442 (1999)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Orchid Alstroemeria, 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 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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