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Image of Chloraea disoides var. picta
Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
Altitude: 1820-1900 m. 11 13, 2006
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| Species: | Chloraea disoides Lindl. var. picta (Kraenzl.) Correa | |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |  |
| Order: | Orchidales | |
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| Record: | 0648 |
| About 29 Chloraea in Chile and 15 in our data base. | |
| About 51 Orchidaceae in Chile and 26 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Chloraea disoides var. picta Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 3 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Chloraea disoides var. picta Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, 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 Chloraea disoides var. picta Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Chloraea disoides var. picta Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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More photos (7) of Chloraea disoides Lindl. var. picta (Kraenzl.) Correa available here |
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More species from the same Orchidaceae family in our data base: Bipinnula plumosa (Flor del bigote) Chloraea cristata (orquidea amarilla) Chloraea disoides var. picta Chloraea gaudichaudii (Orquidea de campo) Chloraea heteroglossa (orquidea blanca) Chloraea viridiflora (Orquidea de flor verde) |