Image of Alstroemeria presliana ssp. presliana
VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 1400-1800 m. 01 07, 2007
Species: | Alstroemeria presliana ssp. presliana | |
Family: | Alstroemeriaceae | |
Order: | Liliales | |
Chilean Name: | Alstroemeria | |
English Name: | Inca Lily | |
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Record: | 0281 |
About 58 Alstroemeria in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
About 63 Alstroemeriaceae in Chile and 44 in our data base. |
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Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis Alstroemeria is not as showy as many other alstoemerias, and has delicate pink-colored medium sized flowers. It needs relatively rich soil, considerbale watering, and is snow-hardy. In its natural habitat it prefers shady places under the trees. |
Image of Alstroemeria presliana ssp. presliana VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Alstroemeria presliana ssp. presliana VII Region, El Melado, 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: 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 Alstroemeria presliana ssp. presliana VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Alstroemeria presliana ssp. presliana VII Region, El Melado, 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.
The easiest form to germinate this species is to plant it in autumn and expose the seeds to natural temperature fluctuations. If you decide to do it "scientifically," soak the seeds for a day or so in water, then put them into wet sand and put them into refrigerator at about +2 +5º C for about 30 days. Allow the seeds to breathe (ventilate from time to time) and check the humidity of the sand (it tends to dry out quickly, so adding moisture every three-four days is a must). Then take them out and plant at room temperatures. If not all seeds or few seeds germinate, repeat the cold step once more. This plant needs good drainage and relatively poor soil. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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