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Image of Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. simsii Region Metropolitana, Pirque; Altitude: 600 m. November 14, 2006
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| Latin Name: | Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. simsii (Sprengel) Bayer | |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Flor del gallo | |
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| Record: | 0652 |
| 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
Very Frequent
Height:100 Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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INTRODUCTION This Alstoemeria grows in the more warmer areas, where freezing may occur in winter, but where there is generally now snow. It is a huge plant, one of the tallest Alstroemerias in Chile (may reach more than 120 cm!), and is very robust. One inflorescense may have up to 25 fiery flowers. Needs moderate watering and poor soil.
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Image of Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. simsii Region Metropolitana, Camino a San José de Maipo; Altitude: 800 m. November 12, 2006
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DESCRIPTION
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Image of Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. simsii Region Metropolitana, Camino a San José de Maipo; Altitude: 800 m. November 12, 2006
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HABITAT
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Image of Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. simsii Region Metropolitana, Camino a San José de Maipo; Altitude: 800 m. November 12, 2006 |
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USES
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Image of Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. simsii Region Metropolitana, Camino a San José de Maipo; Altitude: 800 m. November 12, 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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More photos (1) of Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. simsii (Sprengel) Bayer available here
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