This is probably the smallest flowered Alstroemeria species, but a very beautiful one. It rarely blooms the first year if grown from see...Read Moreds.
Propagation from seeds: during autumn, using a mix of three portions of compost and one portion of sharp river sand. Cover the sowing mix with a fine layer of sharp river sand, distribute the seeds and barely cover with another layer of sand. Transplant into individual bags/pots once the plantlets have reached some 5 cm (2"), handling very carefully the extremely brittle rhizome & fleshy roots. Sowing in individual pots is advisable.
An alternative sowing method provided by a nurseryman: soak seeds inside the refrigerator for 7 hours. Take them out very carefully (they become soft as butter) and let them dry on paper towel for 3 hours. Repeat the first step, after which seeds are ready to be sowed
This is probably the smallest flowered Alstroemeria species, but a very beautiful one. It rarely blooms the first year if grown from see...Read More