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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

How deep should an alstroemerias rhizome be planted in the ground?

Plant the crown 6 inches deep.

Thank you Daisy for the quick response.

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.