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Image of Schizanthus hookerii
VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 350 m. 01 14, 2006
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| Species: | Schizanthus hookerii Gillies ecotype B | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
| Chilean Name: | Mariposita | |
| English Name: | Butterfly Flower / Poor Man's Orchid | |
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| Record: | 0020 |
| 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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| Native Frequent
Height:100 Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Schizanthus hookerii VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height:100
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Image of Schizanthus hookerii VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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 Schizanthus hookerii VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Schizanthus hookerii VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
Relatively easy to cultivate
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