Lily of the incas 'Uranus' (Alstroemeria 'Uranus')

Lily of the incas 'Uranus'

Lily of the incas 'Uranus' is a Peruvian Lily cultivar with an intricate design of bright fuchsia petals embellished with a splash of yellow and spotted with dark flecks – you won't find another plant like it. It's this characteristic that makes horticulturalists from far and wide guarantee its use.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Culture

Interesting Facts

The Peruvian lily has pink, white, green, gold, and purple-brown colors. There are patterns on several of the petals. It is quite unique with elegant and special patterns, rich and colorful colors, and is a rare and beautiful flower.

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Care Guide for Lily of the incas 'Uranus'

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Lily of the incas 'Uranus' needs consistent watering, especially in hot weather, requiring at least 1 inch (2.54 cm) weekly. Water when the top 2 inches (5 cm) of soil are dry, potentially 2-3 times weekly in full sun. Water in the morning to prevent root rot from overwatering.

Fertilize: The lily of the incas 'Uranus' thrives in rich soil and benefits from fertilizing with a slow-releasing NPK 6-6-6 fertilizer in spring. Incorporating compost or manure enhances nutrition. Mulching with bark chips or pine needles offers slow-release nutrients and temperature protection.

Pruning: Lily of the incas 'Uranus' thrives with minimal pruning in early spring to encourage blooming and maintain health. Remove dead stems at the base and deadhead spent flowers for continuous blooms. Avoid over-pruning to prevent stress, ensuring robust growth and enhancing garden aesthetics.

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