About Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria, commonly known as Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas, are stunning flowers featuring delicate petals adorned with distinctive streaks and spots. These long-lasting blooms are beloved by florists and flower enthusiasts for their exceptional vase life and wide array of vibrant colors.
Native to South America, alstroemeria have become one of the most popular and economical cut flowers worldwide. Each stem typically produces multiple blooms, making them an excellent value, while their striking patterns and colors add visual interest and texture to any arrangement.
Primary Meanings
- Devotion: Represents loyal friendship and unwavering commitment
- Prosperity: Symbolizes wealth, fortune, and success
- Friendship: Conveys strong bonds and mutual support between friends
- Achievement: Represents accomplishment and reaching one's goals
Colors and Their Meanings
Pink Alstroemeria
Friendship, femininity, and admiration
Red Alstroemeria
Love, passion, and romantic devotion
White Alstroemeria
Purity, innocence, and sympathy
Yellow Alstroemeria
Happiness, energy, and cheerfulness
Orange Alstroemeria
Excitement, enthusiasm, and warmth
Purple Alstroemeria
Royalty, admiration, and enchantment
Popular Types
Peruvian Lily
Alstroemeria aurea
Princess Lilies
Compact varieties
InTicancha Series
Large blooms
Hybrid Alstroemeria
Various colors
Care Instructions
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Use clean water and change every 3-4 days
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Cut stems at 45-degree angle, pulling rather than cutting works best
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Keep at room temperature away from direct heat
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Remove leaves that will be below waterline
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Pinch off wilted flowers to encourage new blooms
Best Occasions
- Friendship celebrations: Friendship celebrations
- Get well soon wishes: Get well soon wishes
- Congratulations and achievements: Congratulations and achievements
- Birthday bouquets: Birthday bouquets
- Thank you gifts: Thank you gifts
Interesting Facts
- Named after Swedish botanist Baron Claus von Alströmer, student of Carl Linnaeus
- The six petals of alstroemeria represent understanding, humor, patience, empathy, commitment, and respect
- Leaves grow upside-down, twisting from the base creating a resupinate formation
- Can last up to two weeks in a vase, longer than most cut flowers
- Aztec priests used alstroemeria in religious ceremonies
- The flower is toxic to cats but safe for humans