lily of the Incas
Alstroemeria 'Koice' INCA ICE
Overview
The lily of the Incas, Alstroemeria 'Koice' INCA ICE, is a stunningly beautiful flower. It produces clusters of white, cream, and pink blooms that are reminiscent of a fragrant summer meadow. The long-lasting, showy blossoms are perfect for a bouquet or display in the garden. Plus, the fern-like foliage is both attractive and easy to care for. Furthermore, this hardy little plant can tolerate heat, drought, and poor soils. Written up, this is an amazing variety of flower worth adding to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Lilies of the Incas, or Alstroemeria 'Koice' INCA ICE, prefer moist but well drained soil, so water your plants regularly but not excessively. Generally, water your lilies of the Incas once every 7-14 days, allowing the soil to become dry between each watering. During periods of extreme heat or drought, you may need to water them more frequently. When watering, make sure to saturate the soil thoroughly, making sure the water reaches deep into the root system.
Light
Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria 'Koice' INCA ICE) needs full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and flowering. It is best planted in an area that receives between 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. The plant should be kept in direct sunlight during the morning and filtered sun or part shade during the afternoon to help protect the delicate blooms from sunburn. It is important to remember to rotate the plant every few weeks to prevent it from becoming stunted, overexposed to sunlight, or leaning too much in one direction.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5–9.
Pruning
For best performance, Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria 'Koice' INCA ICE) should be pruned in late winter or early spring, reducing each stem length by 1/3 or up to 1/2. Pruning encourages the production of dense foliage at the center of the plant, while removing faded blooms and dead foliage will help to promote healthier, prolonged blooming. Occasionally, pruning the entire plant to the ground after flowering will help to rejuvenate the lily of the Incas in the second year or season of growth, leading to more abundant blooms and healthier foliage.
Propagation
Division, Seed Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation
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