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Image of Schizanthus litoralis
IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
Altitude: 248 m. 09 15, 2006
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| Species: | Schizanthus litoralis Phil. | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
| Chilean Name: | Mariposita costera | |
| English Name: | Butterfly Flower / Poor Man's Orchid | |
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| Record: | 0546 |
| 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 Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Schizanthus litoralis IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Red, 2 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Schizanthus litoralis IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 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 litoralis IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Schizanthus litoralis IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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