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Stunning Alstroemeria at home

Alstroemeria is a perennial rhizome. Has several names - lily of the Incas, Peruvian lily , alstroemeria, alstromeria , alstroemeria . There are many species, varieties, hybrids that differ in shape and color of flowers, as well as in height.

From the rhizome of alstroemeria, several upright flexible stems grow, ending with an inflorescence. Flowers funnel-shaped, variously colored, with stripes or contrasting strokes, in structure resemble a lily or orchid depending on the variety. Leaves are elongated, "twisted", i.e. The upper side is located at the bottom and vice versa. Here are the features of different alstroemeria. The photo shows it well.

Most of the tall hybrids and varieties are grown in greenhouses. This is a highly productive crop, the cut off flower stalks of which can stand in the vase for up to three weeks and open all the buds.

Breeders and stunted forms and varieties. Alstroemeria at home can be grown as a potted plant. Its height varies from 20 cm to 40. Large flowers up to 7 cm in diameter appear in the summer. The most popular Dutch varieties are Camilla, Sarah, Ella with white, salmon, pink flowers, respectively.

Alstroemeria at home is better growing with diffuse bright light. The temperature of the content should not fall below 5 0 C throughout the year. Flowering should be preceded by a period with a temperature of 15 0 C for 3 weeks. With the appearance of buds, the temperature regime should be maintained at 18 ° C.

Watering is necessary moderate constantly, as the expressed period of rest does not have a plant. Alstroemeria at home requires transplantation, when the roots will master the entire volume of the pot and come out of the drainage holes. Transplant preferably in the spring, in extreme cases - after flowering. With a strong growth of the rhizome it must be divided. On each part you need to leave at least 10 stalks (eyes). If there are damages, foci of decay - they need to be cut with a sharp knife, and cut the sections with something disinfectant, drying.

Alstroemeria at home can be propagated by seeds, if they can be purchased (on hybrids they, as a rule, are not formed). Sow seeds in spring in Capacity with loose soil. They need to be slightly pressed into the substrate and sprinkled a little. Crops to moisten and create a mini-greenhouse (cover with glass or film). Seedlings appear weeks through 3. Blooming seedlings are not earlier than in the second year.

Demanding alstroemeria. Care includes weekly top dressing. It is desirable to alternate the feeding of organic and mineral fertilizers. During budding, nitrogen fertilizing should be stopped.

It should be noted that the plant is poisonous, contains a toxin of tulip. Work with him is better in gloves, because when toxin gets on the skin, irritation may occur. Alstroemeria at home is a danger to cats, which can start vomiting and diarrhea when a toxin enters the body, because cats like to chew plants standing on the windowsills.

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