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Image of Alstroemeria pseudospatulata
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
Altitude: 2000-2200 m. 03 05, 2006
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| Species: | Alstroemeria pseudospatulata | |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Repollito amarillo | |
| English Name: | Inca Lily | |
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| Record: | 0067 |
| About 58 Alstroemeria in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 63 Alstroemeriaceae in Chile and 44 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis 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, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 6 petals
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Image of Alstroemeria pseudospatulata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Alstroemeria pseudospatulata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Alstroemeria pseudospatulata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, 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).
Relatively easy to cultivate
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. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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