3 Tips for Dividing Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lilies || Quick & Easy Guide

[@zhangruyi3153]

Thank you! I just seen one of your videos on alstroemeria and asked how to divide this plant and YT then sent me this video. This video has answered the question I have asked about dividing this beautiful plant. My garden is totally full and when I dig out the plant plus tubers, I have to prepare the ground for planting again and this means I have to plant the tubers in pots first. A not so clever person planted a maple tree on the flower bed and this tree has spread its roots all over the flower bed. So I have to seriously dig the flower bed, clear the roots of this blessed tree, put in new soil prior to replanting the alstroemeria. Therefore the quickest way to replant the plant which has been dug out is to plant them in pots while I prepare the ground. I just cannot imagine how anybody with a brain can plant a tree, which will grow into a giant tree, in a flower bed . . .

[@GardeningatDouentza]

I am glad you found my video and you have the answer to your dividing question. Sounds like you have a big project ahead so good luck.

[@giuliom7428]

thanks . that was very useful . Love Alstroemeria long blooming season. and bees too.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

You are very welcome. Alstroemeria is a real favourite of mine.

[@lettyc.5018]

Thank you, Rachel for the education on how to devide Alstroemerias. Your videos are a delight. I would like to take this opportunity to ask you about Helen Dillon. Her website has been taken down. My husband and I were planning a visit to beautiful Ireland and we wanted to see your garden and Helen's garden as well. Any information on garden tours? I so much hope that Helen or Val are not ill.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Hi Letty and thank you for your message. I think you can take the fact that the Dillon website is down as a sign that the garden is not open. Luckily there are plenty of other gardens to visit in Ireland so I hope you enjoy your stay. Best wishes, Rachel

[@TRguy64]

Thank you, this is good to know, I grow alstroemeria in containers, though next time I divide, I'll be much more careful with the roots! I did plant a clump in the garden, my winters bring very deep cold, but with snow protection, hopefully it has survived, though yet too early in the spring to know.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@lynwoods]

Thanks for this informative video, Rachel. Do you know what temp is best for dividing alstroemeria. Where I live, my last frost is around the end of April. Should I wait until after that to divide it?

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Sorry, Lyn, I can not tell you what temperature to divide it. I can tell you that my last frost is around the end of May.

[@lynwoods]

@@GardeningatDouentza That helps a lot. Thanks!

[@nicholasryan5401]

I have six pots of alstroemeria in the front garden. I feed them once a week with tomato food from April to September and don't let the pots dry out. I used to grow lilies in those pots but between the scarlet bettle and the short blooming time I changed to alstroemeria long blooming time and no insect problems what's not to like.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

That's great to hear.

[@danmahon127]

So in the southern hemisphere, October is the seasonal equivalent to April, or early spring basically. I'm just gonna go ahead and divide my alstromeria now because the plant is dormant and I'm sure it'll be fine

[@GardeningatDouentza]

There are many alstroemerias that are really tough and if you have a big clump and don't mind too much about losing a little bit then you can divide in autumn or spring. I believe I have a video somewhere about this when I actually throw clumps across the garden. Any alstroemeria that are precious and run less, should be treated with care, as in this video. Best of luck.

[@danmahon127]

@@GardeningatDouentza hey, thank you sweetheart. I appreciate that you're helping me out. I have a look at that other video now

[@rihamalsarakbi6755]

So, I shouldn't cut/trim the root before planting from pot into the ground?

[@GardeningatDouentza]

No, you should not.

[@rihamalsarakbi6755]

@@GardeningatDouentza My partner did so yesterday. Now my flowers are dying? :( should I plant the roots in a pot to help them revive? sorry too many Qs- Thanks

[@GardeningatDouentza]

​@@rihamalsarakbi6755yes, you could try to save it by transferring back to a pot where you can keep an eye on watering. If it has damaged roots it will struggle to absorb water. Good luck.

[@rihamalsarakbi6755]

@@GardeningatDouentza Thank you.

[@rachelsunshine7471]

How do i store my alstroemeria indoors for winter? I cant leave outside winters are to cold

[@GardeningatDouentza]

I'm sorry but I really don't know. If my climate were a bit colder and I had to overwinter them I'd do it in the greenhouse and keep them potted and on the dry side at low temperatures. I think you will need to speak to someone local to you who has faced the same challenge. Sorry to not be of more help.

[@rachelsunshine7471]

When you put in greenhouse do they still bloom or do you cut the whole plant down?

[@GardeningatDouentza]

@@rachelsunshine7471 Well, alstroemeria should go dormant in winter so cutting it back is not a problem.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

The greenhouse shouldn't be too warm. 5°C (41°F) as a minimum temperature is good.

[@SleepyKittens]

I grow mine in a container, dug up for winter indoor, should I repot again in the spring?

[@GardeningatDouentza]

I guess your climate is too cold to leave alstroemeria in the ground overwinter. If keeping the plant longer term in a container then it's a good idea to repot every couple of years.

[@artg9418]

Bought one for my dad last year - was kept in a pot and flowered well into Autumn. Now just roots left... should it have shooted by now or will it just not pick up at all? (it was left outside over winter).

[@GardeningatDouentza]

I don't know what country you're in but here in Ireland if an alstroemeria isn't in growth by now I would say that it is lost. Sorry.

[@artg9418]

@GardeningatDouentza Thanks... I took it out of the pot now and found some new shoots just below the surface at the edge of the soil... so repotted it into a larger pot with extra compost... hopefully, it will kick on from there :)

[@GardeningatDouentza]

​@@artg9418That's great news!

[@artg9418]

@GardeningatDouentza They are doing well... both shoots are now a decent cluster of leaves... but they are right on top of each other. In addition Ii still have the woody remnants from last year in the centre of the pot. Can they be separated at the time? Or can I just remove the woody root mass from last year? Also noticed when I put it all in a larger pot that there seems to be a lot of tubers around the bottom of the soil....

[@GardeningatDouentza]

​@@artg9418it sounds like half the plant has died but there is still some left. Personally I would not divide it now. Let it grow and divide next April, removing any dead portions. Don't worry about shoots being on top of eachother. They often grow like that anyway.

[@AnsuyaDay-m9q]

Can you please tell me if alstroemerias can grow from a cutting

[@GardeningatDouentza]

No, not as far as I know. You need to divide the plant.

[@penelopehammerton2907]

Great Rachel. A very useful video. Is there a recommended size they get to, then they have to be divided. Or can you dig a hole and take off a piece while leaving the largest part still in the ground. Thank you, in advance if you are able to answer my questions 👍🤗

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Hi Penelope. I would say that when your clump stops flowering in the middle then it's time to divide. Alternatively, if your alstroemeria spreads beyond where you want it to then it's time to divide. If you are not concerned with replanting extra divisions then you can just remove some of the plant from around the edge and the large central piece should be okay. Hope this answers your question. Have a nice evening.

[@penelopehammerton2907]

Thank you Rachel 👍🤗

[@154421535]

April is the month to divide this plant. What about in CA? As you know gardening depends on the gardening zone that you live in.

[@trueamnisias]

Entitle much? She's in Ireland and gives advice for her growing zone. Google it, ask a neighbour and visit a good garden centre in your area, I'm sure you will find your answer.....