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Container Alstroemeria Cultivation

Alstroemeria L.

Growing Alstroemeria in containers requires careful consideration of its fleshy root development and its sensitivity to substrate temperatures exceeding +20 °C. Limited container volume and improper temperature regimes lead to the cessation of flowering and root system failure.

In the reference 69 varieties crop Alstroemeria, where this is mentioned in the description.

Alstroemeria possesses large, spindle-shaped tuberous roots that require significant space. For optimal plant development, containers with a depth and width of at least 30–40 cm are necessary, as crowding triggers root circling and stunts growth. The substrate must be light and well-aerated, as excessive moisture combined with temperature fluctuations quickly causes rhizome rot.

A critical factor is maintaining soil temperature below +20 °C, as higher temperatures inhibit the initiation of flower buds. In container cultivation, it is essential to provide shading during hot periods and account for the plants' high vulnerability to freezing. To harvest inflorescences in this crop, the 'pulling' method is used, where the stem is pulled at the base to stimulate the further development of flower stalks, and vegetative propagation is preferred to maintain varietal traits.

General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.

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Varieties of Alstroemeria mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Koncajoli

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

3 records

Koncalolly

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

3 records

Zapriyen

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Van Zanten Breeding B.V.

3 records

Tesbryce

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

3 records

Tescleo

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

3 records

Rio

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

NL
3 records

Golden Delight

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Goemans, Frank|Chichester, England

NL
3 records

Tesima

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

3 records

Moonlight

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Cor Van Duyn

NL
2 records

Tesmoonli

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Olympic

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Cor Van Duyn

NL
2 records

Tesantarc

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Konazur

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria|Nieuwveen, NL

2 records

Zaprilian

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

2 records

Zaprilisa

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

3 records

KONCAFIRE

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

2 records

Tesblushin

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Koncasmile

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

2 records

Koncasunda

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

3 records

Tessumholid

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

TURCAL211

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Vele Mathieu

2 records

Tessumsky

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Tessunday

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Turcaleli

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Turc Jean-Pierre (FR)

FR
2 records