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Image of Rhodophiala sp. #1436
IX Region, Nahuelbuta, Chile
Altitude: 1000-1500 m. 01 13, 2009
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| Species: | Rhodophiala sp. #1436 | |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1436 |
| About 26 Rhodophiala in Chile and 21 in our data base. | |
| About 38 Amaryllidaceae in Chile and 30 in our data base. |
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Height: 40 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Rhodophiala sp. #1436 IX Region, Nahuelbuta, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Rhodophiala sp. #1436 IX Region, Nahuelbuta, 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
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 sp. #1436 IX Region, Nahuelbuta, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Rhodophiala sp. #1436 IX Region, Nahuelbuta, 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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