   
|
Image of Calceolaria alba
, Chile
Altitude: 500-1500 m. 01 07, 2010
    |
|
New Forum opened! Ask questions about this plant! |
| Species: | Calceolaria alba Ruiz & Pav. | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
| Chilean Name: | ||
| English Name: | ||
| German Name: | ||
| Russian Name: | ||
| Record: | 0753 |
| About 94 Calceolaria in Chile and 37 in our data base. | |
| About 159 Scrophulariaceae in Chile and 65 in our data base. |
             |
   |
   |
|
 
|
|
| Endemic Frequent
Height:100 Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
|
Image of Calceolaria alba , Chile
|
DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 2 petals Height:100
|
|
Image of Calceolaria alba VIII Region, Camino a Laguna Laja, Chile
|
HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up 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: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
|
|
Image of Calceolaria alba VIII Region, Camino a Laguna Laja, Chile
|
USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
|
|
Image of Calceolaria alba VIII Region, Camino a Laguna Laja, Chile
|
GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
|
More photos (5) of Calceolaria alba Ruiz & Pav. available here |
