Peruvian Lily Plant
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) is a perennial that grows 1-3 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 6-10, prefers well-drained, rich soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Clump-forming
Height
0.6 to 1.0 m
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Partial Shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.5 to 1.0 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
50 - 75 flowering shoots/plant
NPK ratio
4:03:02
life Span
2 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Gray Mould, Powdery Mildew, Aphids.
Remove infected leaves, use compost tea spray Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes Improve air circulation, remove affected parts Neem oil, baking soda spray Insecticidal soap, ladybugs
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Sulfur-based fungicides, Insecticides containing imidacloprid.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Primarily an ornamental plant with no significant medicinal benefits.
· Some compounds may have mild anti-inflammatory properties.
Symbolically associated with friendship and positive energy.