Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria hookeri)
Care, watering, light and tips for Peruvian lily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Alstroemeriaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Peruvian lily
Alstroemeria hookeri, also known as Hooker's alstroemeria, is a charming perennial plant native to Chile, prized for its delicate pink, white, or purple flowers, often with distinctive markings. It grows in clumps of lance-shaped leaves and elegant flowering stems. It is ideal for garden borders, patio pots, or as a cut flower, adding an exotic and long-lasting touch.
Native range
Chile
Care tips
It prefers full sun or light partial shade, especially in warm climates, for abundant flowering. It requires regular watering to keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged, reducing frequency in winter. The substrate should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, which can promote leaf growth at the expense of flowers.
How to save a dying Peruvian lily
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning leaves, soft stems, lack of blooms or rapidly wilting flowers.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Move to bright indirect light and good ventilation. Remove damaged flowers and leaves.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or intense direct sun (scorches leaves). Doesn't tolerate extreme cold well.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted. Act quickly by adjusting watering and location.