Why Are My Alstroemeria Not Flowering. Apr 18 2020 Rhizoctonia solani the fungus responsible for this form of root rot attacks during the warmer weather of midsummer by invading at the soil line and transmitting through the stems. The weeds could be infected with the virus which in turn affects the alstroemeria.
The best time to plant alstroemerias is in spring or autumn when the soil is relatively warm and damp so the roots establish quickly. See my video above for a full demo. Ive got three pots of alstromeria on my patio.
For dividing and moving alstroemeria it is best to do this early in the spring ensuring that you take all the roots out when lifting the plant to give it the best possible chance to re-establish itself in its new home.
You have no reason to worry about your Alstroemeria al-stro-MAIR-ee-ya flowering in the spring. Apr 18 2020 Rhizoctonia solani the fungus responsible for this form of root rot attacks during the warmer weather of midsummer by invading at the soil line and transmitting through the stems. It needs to have sandy well draining soil that allows the roots plenty of space and which prevents water sitting around in the. Jan 01 2016 plant them deep and keep picking them when the flowers are finishing pull the whole stem out of the ground and the resulting wound spurs it on to make more flowers.