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Salem, Oregon  Claracat Apr 28, 2018 2:08 PM CST |
| I was told that to take a stem of an Alstroemeria to transplant and create a new plant, you can just pull out the stem (after a year) and plant it. When I did this, there was no root at the end of the stem. Can I plant it like that or do I need to dig it out to get the root? |
Name: Lin Vosbury Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)              plantladylin Apr 28, 2018 2:55 PM CST |
| I'm not sure but I don't think Peruvian Lilies (Alstroemeria) can be propagated by stem cuttings. You can divide them by digging a clump of rhizomes (roots) and replanting them elsewhere for additional plants. ~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! |
Name: Zuzu Northern California (Zone 9a)            |
| Those instructions were deceptive, Claracat. Pulling out the stems (instead of cutting them down to ground level after blooming) will make the clump spread, but those stems cannot be used to propagate new plants. You can divide the clumps, but try to handle the roots as little as possible. They don't like being handled. |
Salem, Oregon Claracat Apr 28, 2018 5:55 PM CST |
| Thank you so much. Pulling them out seemed odd to me. Have no idea who gave me that bad info. You're a good group and I appreciate your help! |
Name: Carol Santa Ana, ca Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.     ctcarol Apr 28, 2018 6:59 PM CST |
| Pulling them is correct for harvesting flowers for the vase/deadheading, but not for starting new plants. I have six different ones for years, and they do multiply well. |
Salem, Oregon Claracat May 1, 2018 2:21 PM CST |
| How deep should an alstroemerias rhizome be planted in the ground? |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost  DaisyI May 1, 2018 2:32 PM CST |
| Plant the crown 6 inches deep. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Salem, Oregon Claracat May 1, 2018 3:38 PM CST |
| Thank you Daisy for the quick response. |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost DaisyI May 1, 2018 3:58 PM CST |
 Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Salem, Oregon Claracat May 20, 2018 5:57 PM CST |
| Claracat here. I've started basil plant indoors and want to know when I can put it in my planter outdoors. I live in zone 8b. Next week temps will be 70s and 80s during the day, dropping to no lower than 50 at night. Okay to plant it with that night temperature? Thank you. |
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