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BOMAREA
Commonly known as Climbing alstroemeria
Genus of about 120 species of twining climbers from scrub and forest margins in Mexico and South America.
There is confusion over the naming of cultivated species.
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Pests & Diseases
Under glass - red spider mites, whitefly, aphids. -
Place of origin
Mexico, South America. -
DeciduousRarely semi-evergreen
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUnder glass - loam based potting compost in good light but shade from hot sun.
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingTwining climber with tubular to bell-shaped flowers.
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Fertile moist well-drained soilWhen grown outside.
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Against a wallTo provide shelter in milder locations.
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Full sun
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Bomaria - Growing Guide