Hi,
Well, after Meg led me to knowing one of my favorite
flowers in my yard, I just had to know how to get more! It seems, it is not that simple, but it can be done. Here in some info I found.
>Is it possible to propagate Alstroemeria from the bottom of stems from cut
>
flower bouquets?
Sorry, no; you can propagate them only from
seed or from portions of the
root with
growing points. The
flower stems are annual and will not produce
roots. The cutflower strains of Alstroemeria may be available as potted
plants in
spring at some garden centers.
and
When I first attempted propagating alstroemeria some years ago
I tried using every kind of tissue offered; rhizome pieces, the tips
and those containing axillary buds, were the only ones that continued
growing and reproduced the entire
plant.
and
May be a noxious
weed or invasive
This
plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
This
plant is suitable for
growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Handling
plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.
Here is 2 pages of them...beautiful!
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/2169/ more facts:
http://www.alstros.com/FAQ.htm has info on propagation more
I just might try this!
Tessa