Alstroemeria Inticancha Red = 'Tesrobin' (PBR) (Inticancha Series)

☠ Toxic to humans

🐾 Toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Easy-care

ABOUT

The Alstroemeria Inticancha Red, part of the Inticancha Series, is a striking plant known for its vibrant red flowers that can catch the eye of any plant enthusiast. These blossoms are known for their intricate and exotic appearance, featuring multiple shades of red, with some petals exhibiting streaks or specks of darker reds or even black, creating a beautiful contrast against the lighter tones. The flowers typically have six petals and are characterized by their trumpet-like shape, which adds an element of elegance to the plant’s overall look. Aside from its stunning flowers, the Alstroemeria Inticancha Red has lush green foliage. The leaves are usually lance-shaped and grow along the stems, creating a dense and attractive bushy appearance. The foliage often serves as the perfect backdrop to the showy flowers, accentuating their color and making them stand out even more. Due to its showy nature, this plant is a favorite among gardeners and flower enthusiasts for use in borders, pots, or as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The rich red blooms not only add a splash of color to any garden or bouquet but also have a long vase life, making it a popular choice for indoor decoration. Its appearance makes it suitable for various garden styles, including cottage gardens and contemporary layouts.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Synonyms
  Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas, Inca Lily
- Common names
  Alstroemeria Inticancha Red = 'Tesrobin' (PBR) (Inticancha Series).
Toxicity
- To humans
  The plant commonly referred to as Peruvian Lily is considered to be mildly toxic to humans. If ingested, the Peruvian Lily can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Handling the plant may also cause skin irritation due to its sap, which can result in dermatitis for sensitive individuals.
- To pets
  The Peruvian Lily is also known to be mildly toxic to pets. If a pet ingests this plant, it may experience symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is advisable to keep pets away from this plant and seek veterinary attention if you suspect your pet has ingested any part of it.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Red
- Height
  1-2 feet (30-60 cm)
- Spread
  1-2 feet (30-60 cm)
- Plant type
  Herb
- Hardiness zones
  7
- Native area
  South America

Benefits

General Benefits
- Attractive Flowers: Features vibrant red blossoms that add vivid color to gardens and arrangements.
- Long Blooming Season: Typically has a lengthy flowering period from early summer until fall.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, making it a convenient choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it can withstand periods of low water availability.
- Good Cut Flowers: The blooms have a good vase life, making them ideal for floral arrangements.
- Attracts Pollinators: Its colorful blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
- Compact Growth Habit: Ideal for borders, containers, and small gardens due to its moderate growth size.
- Perennial Life Cycle: As a perennial, it returns year after year, providing long-term value for gardeners.
- Cold Hardy: Can tolerate cooler temperatures, making it suitable for a range of climates.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Decorative Cake Toppers: The flowers of the Alstroemeria, also known as Peruvian Lily, can be dried and used to beautify cakes for occasions like weddings or birthdays, adding an elegant and natural touch.
- Fabric Dye: The bright colors of the Peruvian Lily flowers can be used to create natural dyes for fabrics, offering a range of hues depending on the color of the petals.
- Photography Subject: With their intricate patterns and bright colors, Peruvian Lilies are often used by photographers as subjects for botanical and macro photography.
- Craft Projects: Pressed Peruvian Lily flowers can be incorporated into various craft projects such as handmade cards, bookmarks, or decoupage art for a botanical theme.
- Table Centerpiece: Live Peruvian Lily plants or cut flowers can be used as a centerpiece for tables during special events, adding vibrancy and elegance to the decor.
- Garden Borders: The plant can be used in garden landscaping as a border due to its compact growth habit and attractive foliage, providing a colorful edge to garden paths or beds.
- Educational Uses: Peruvian Lilies can be used in educational settings to teach about plant biology, horticulture, or the geography of the Andes, where they are native.
- Artistic Inspiration: The vibrant colors and patterns of Peruvian Lily blooms can inspire artists, leading to paintings, textile designs, and other forms of artwork.
- Collector's Item: Because it is a patented variety, the Peruvian Lily can become a collector's item among plant enthusiasts who specialize in cultivating unique or patented breeds.
- Watercolor Painting: The distinctive blooms of the Peruvian Lily can be used as reference by watercolor artists for practicing techniques that capture the delicate gradients and vivid colors of flowers.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The Peruvian Lily is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Peruvian Lily is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Friendship: Alstroemerias, commonly known as Peruvian Lilies, are often associated with strong bonds of friendship due to their clustered flower formations that represent mutual support and a tight-knit group of individuals.
- Devotion: The twisted leaves of the Alstroemeria signify the trials and challenges friends face and overcome together, symbolizing enduring devotion between companions.
- Wealth and Prosperity: Peruvian Lilies are considered to be symbols of wealth and prosperity, which might be due to their lush, abundant blooms and long-lasting nature.
- Fortune: Just like their symbolism for prosperity, Peruvian Lilies are also believed to bring good fortune to those who grow or receive them.
- Achievement: The multiple flowers on each stem of the Alstroemeria are seen as symbols of multiple achievements and success in various areas of life.
- Health: Due to their vibrant and lively appearance, Peruvian Lilies are commonly associated with living a full and healthy life.

💧

Every 7-10 days

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 2 years

Repotting

🌱️

Spring to Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
Princess lilies should be watered regularly but allow the top inch of the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent over-watering, which can lead to root rot. In general, providing about an inch of water once a week is a good rule of thumb during the growing season. However, these needs can vary depending on climate and weather conditions, so it's essential to monitor the soil moisture level. During the hot summer months, you may need to water the plants more frequently, possibly every few days, while in cooler weather or during the rainy season, less frequent watering may be necessary. Adjust the watering schedule accordingly to maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging the plant.
Light
Princess lilies thrive in full sun to partial shade conditions. An ideal spot would offer bright, indirect light for most of the day with some direct sunlight, preferably in the morning when the sun is not too harsh. Avoid placing them in locations with intense afternoon sun, which can stress the plants and lead to leaf scorch.
Temperature
Princess lilies can endure temperatures as low as about 15-25°F for brief periods, but they prefer and perform best in warmer conditions between 65-80°F. They are not tolerant of frost and should be protected or brought indoors if temperatures are expected to drop below the minimum range.
Pruning
Pruning princess lilies encourages further blooming and maintains the plant's attractive appearance. Deadhead spent flowers to stimulate new blooms and cut back any dead or damaged stems to keep the plant healthy. The best time for more extensive pruning is late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Pruning every few weeks to remove faded blooms can be beneficial.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
Peruvian Lily requires well-draining soil with a mix of potting soil, peat, and perlite or sand, at a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 for optimal growth.
Repotting
Peruvian Lily should be repotted every 2 to 3 years to refresh the soil and accommodate root growth.
Humidity & Misting
Peruvian Lily thrives best in moderate humidity levels but is relatively adaptable to typical household humidity conditions.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Ensure bright indirect light and well-draining soil.
- Outdoor
  Plant in partial shade, sheltered from strong winds.
- Hardiness zone
  7-10 USDA.
Life cycle
The Alstroemeria Inticancha Red begins its life as a dormant rhizome or seed, which germinates when conditions of temperature and moisture are suitable. Following germination, the plant enters a vegetative stage, developing long, slender leaves and establishing a robust root system. As it matures, the plant progresses to the flowering stage, where it produces distinctive, trumpet-shaped red flowers that are popular in cut flower arrangements. After pollination, which can be facilitated by insects, it enters a fruiting phase where it develops capsule-like fruits containing seeds. Once the seeds are dispersed, the parent plant may enter a period of dormancy, particularly in colder climates, where it conserves energy until favorable conditions return. Throughout its life, Alstroemeria Inticancha Red can also propagate vegetatively through offsets, where new plants emerge from the rhizomes of the parent plant.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring to Summer
- The most popular method of propagation for the Alstroemeria, commonly known as the Peruvian Lily, is through division which is ideally done in late summer or early fall. As the plant matures, it forms tuberous rhizomes that can be carefully excavated from the soil. The clumps are then gently teased apart into smaller sections, each with at least one or two growth points, called "eyes." Care must be taken not to damage the roots excessively. These divisions should be immediately replanted in a well-draining soil mixture, at a depth that allows the eyes to sit just below the soil surface, roughly 2 inches deep (approximately 5 centimeters). The divisions should be watered in well and allowed to establish in a location that receives partial to full sunlight. Over time, these new sections will grow into thriving plants, blooming the following season if provided with proper care.