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| Species: | Schizanthus candidus Lindl. | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
| Chilean Name: | Mariposa , Cactúa , Orquídea del pobre | |
| English Name: | Butterfly Flower / Poor Man's Orchid | |
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| Record: | 0642 |
| 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: 60 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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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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