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Image of Schizanthus coccineus
Region Metropolitana, La Parva, Chile
Altitude: 1800-3200 m. 03 01, 2006
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| Species: | Schizanthus coccineus (Phil.) J.M. Watson | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
| Chilean Name: | Mariposita de cordillera | |
| English Name: | Butterfly Flower / Poor Man's Orchid | |
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| Record: | 0064 |
| About 15 Schizanthus in Chile and 15 in our data base. | |
| About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 70 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Rare
Height: 60 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Schizanthus coccineus Region Metropolitana, La Parva, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Red, without information on the number of petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Schizanthus coccineus Region Metropolitana, La Parva, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Schizanthus coccineus Region Metropolitana, La Parva, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Schizanthus coccineus Region Metropolitana, La Parva, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
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