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Image of Alstroemeria crispata
III Region, Juntas Valeriano, Chile
Altitude: 1600-1900 m. 11 01, 2007
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| Species: | Alstroemeria crispata Phil. | |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
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| English Name: | Inca Lily | |
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| Record: | 0833 |
| About 58 Alstroemeria in Chile and 38 in our data base. | |
| About 63 Alstroemeriaceae in Chile and 40 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 25 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Alstroemeria crispata III Region, Juntas Valeriano, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 25 cm.
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Image of Alstroemeria crispata III Region, Juntas Valeriano, Chile
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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: 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 Alstroemeria crispata III Region, Juntas Valeriano, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Alstroemeria crispata III Region, Juntas Valeriano, Chile
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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).
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