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Image of Alstroemeria pseudospatulata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto; Altitude: 2000-2200 m. March 05, 2006
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| Latin Name: | Alstroemeria pseudospatulata | |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Repollito amarillo | |
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| Record: | 0067 |
| About 58 Alstroemeria in Chile and 25 in our data base. | |
| About 63 Alstroemeriaceae in Chile and 26 in our data base. |
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Endemic
Frequent
Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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INTRODUCTION This alstroemeria is quite rare in Chile, it is found only in a small area of about 100 km2. It has beatiful yellow flowers, which, combined with the low height of the plant, make it an excellent potting plant. It needs soil with good drainage and is very hardy (where it lives, the snow cover lasts for up to 6 months). When transplanting, special care must be exercised, because, unlike other alstroemerias which tolerate transplanting without any problems, this alstroemeria has problems for regenerating damaged roots, so that it is best to plant it in the definitive place.
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Image of Alstroemeria pseudospatulata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto; Altitude: 2000-2200 m. March 05, 2006
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DESCRIPTION
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Image of Alstroemeria pseudospatulata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto; Altitude: 2000-2200 m. March 05, 2006
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HABITAT
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Image of Alstroemeria pseudospatulata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto; Altitude: 2000-2200 m. March 05, 2006 |
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USES
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Image of Alstroemeria pseudospatulata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto; Altitude: 2000-2200 m. March 05, 2006 |
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GROWING TIPS
The easiest form to germinate this species is to plant it in autumn and expose the seeds to natural temperature fluctuations. If you decide to do it "scientifically," soak the seeds for a day or so in water, then put them into wet sand and put them into refrigerator at about +2 +5º C for about 30 days. Allow the seeds to breathe (ventilate from time to time) and check the humidity of the sand (it tends to dry out quickly, so adding moisture every three-four days is a must). Then take them out and plant at room temperatures. If not all seeds or few seeds germinate, repeat the cold step once more. This plant needs good drainage and relatively poor soil.
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