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Image of Schizanthus laetus
II Region, Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 400-1000 m. 11 23, 2010
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| Species: | Schizanthus laetus Phil. | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1203 |
| 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: 50 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Schizanthus laetus II Region, Quebrada La Rinconada, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Schizanthus laetus II Region, Quebrada La Rinconada, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Schizanthus laetus II Region, Quebrada La Rinconada, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Schizanthus laetus II Region, Paposo, Chile
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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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