Bomarea salsilla Plant Care
Bomarea salsilla Mirb.
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Bomarea salsilla is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae, native to Chile. It is distributed between the Valparaíso and Araucanía regions.
Every 5–7 days
Bright indirect light
50–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Bomarea salsilla?
Water Bomarea salsilla every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Bomarea salsilla Native To?
What Is the Bomarea salsilla?
Bomarea salsilla (Bomarea salsilla) belongs to the Alstroemeriaceae family within the Bomarea genus. Bomarea salsilla is native to Chile.
Bomarea salsilla displays a vining, climbing habit growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Bomarea salsilla produces tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Bomarea salsilla?
Bomarea salsilla requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Bomarea salsilla Need?
Bomarea salsilla thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Bomarea salsilla in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bomarea salsilla Prefer?
Bomarea salsilla grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Bomarea salsilla prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bomarea salsilla?
Well-draining, rich soil mix with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Bomarea salsilla to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Bomarea salsilla?
Feed Bomarea salsilla 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Bomarea salsilla?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Bomarea salsilla?
Bomarea salsilla can be propagated through division of rhizomes, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to short-sepaled bomarea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Bomarea salsilla Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bomarea salsilla, 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 Bomarea salsilla?
Bomarea salsilla is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, 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 Bomarea salsilla Need?
Bomarea salsilla grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Bomarea salsilla is native to Chile.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Bomarea salsilla 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 Bomarea genus — compare its care with other Bomarea species on PlantoScan.
Bomarea is part of the Alstroemeriaceae plant family — browse all Alstroemeriaceae genera and species.
Bomarea salsilla thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Bomarea Species
Other Bomarea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Bomarea salsilla Mirb., family Alstroemeriaceae (first published in Hist. Nat. Pl. 9: 71 (1804)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bomarea salsilla, 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 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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