Alstroemeria ligtu, or Saint Martin's Lily, is a herbaceous perennial native to Chile. It has orange-yellow to apricot flowers and thrives in full sun to partial shade wi
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral loam
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures, preferring cool nights.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral loam
Thrives in moderate temperatures, preferring cool nights.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Lanceolate
Flower Size
4-6 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Edible
No
All parts of Alstroemeria ligtu contain tulipalin A, which can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested and skin irritation upon contact with sap.