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Image of Calceolaria pallida
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Altitude: m. 12 09, 2009
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| Species: | Calceolaria pallida Phil. | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
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| Record: | 1285 |
| About 94 Calceolaria in Chile and 37 in our data base. | |
| About 159 Scrophulariaceae in Chile and 65 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Rare
Height: 15 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Calceolaria pallida , Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 2 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria pallida , 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 Calceolaria pallida , Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Calceolaria pallida VII Region, Laguna del Maule, 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.
Relatively easy to cultivate
Low germination, less than 30 %
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