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Image of Rhodophiala moelleri
, Chile
Altitude: m. 02 14, 2010
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| Species: | Rhodophiala moelleri (Phil.) Traub | |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1411 |
| About 26 Rhodophiala in Chile and 22 in our data base. | |
| About 38 Amaryllidaceae in Chile and 31 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Rare
Height: 50 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Rhodophiala moelleri , Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Rhodophiala moelleri , 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: 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.
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Image of Rhodophiala moelleri IX Region, Volcan Llaima, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Rhodophiala moelleri IX Region, Volcan Llaima, 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.
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