Bomarea sp. (Bomarea)

Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) green plant stems with multiple narrow leaves climbing up a bamboo stake.
Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) stems with green leaves climbing vertically on a wooden bamboo support structure.

Botanical name: Bomarea sp.

Common name: Bomarea

Family: Alstroemeriaceae

Origin: Central America, Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantVine or creeper plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorPink flowers

These plants are similar to their relatives in Alstroemeria, but many take a twining form. There are about 100 species, some of which are non-climbing, growing more like a ground cover, although the majority are climbers.


Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) orange yellow flower close up with a small insect landing on petals
Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) cluster with elongated orange and yellow tubular petals and a small insect
Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) orange bell flower cluster hanging from thin green stems close up
Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) orange bell flower cluster hanging from thin green stems
Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) light green seed capsules with small round vibrant orange fruit close up
Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) with open light green capsules revealing many small round vibrant orange seeds


Link to this plant:
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