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- Is the incalilly hardy?
- How to care for the alstroemeria in winter?
- The most important winter tips for the Inkalilie:
- Tips
Alstroemeria are not hardy and must be wintered indoors
Is the incalilly hardy?
The alstroemeria, at least with increasing age, is considered to be partially winterized. But she does not survive long, severe winters unprotected. On the safe side you are, if you decide for a frost-free wintering of your Inca lily.
Previous article How to Maintain Your Inkalilie - the Best Tips and Tricks Next article How to overwinter an alien lily?Finally, the alstroemeria is native to the subtropics and therefore not used to mid-European winters. However, some breeders have developed hybrids that are more suitable for this region. Not for nothing is the alstroemeria a popular garden plant and cut flower with interesting symbolism. So this plant stands for friendship, affection, devotion and solidarity.
How to care for the alstroemeria in winter?
If you have been holding your incalilly for several years, then it will not be as sensitive to frost as a young plant. If you live in a mild area you can leave your plant in the garden. Cover the alstroemeria with a thick layer of leaves or straw to protect against heavy frost. If you have planted the alstroemeria in a jar, then you better overwinter it indoors.
However, young plants and particularly sensitive species should be better kept free from frost. This is especially true if you live in a particularly harsh area. The Inca lily comes from subtropical regions and loves the warmth, even cold wind does not like it. It's best to spend the winter in a greenhouse or conservatory. If you do not have both, place the alstroemeria in a cool room.
Ideal are temperatures of about 12 - 15 ° C. In the spring, these plants should then be slowly hardened by initially standing outside only during the day. Although alstroemeria need no fertilizer and less water in winter than summer, you should not forget to water them.
The most important winter tips for the Inkalilie:
Tips
Especially if you live in a region with long and severe winters, you should let your Inca lily hibernate in a greenhouse or conservatory.