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Image of Alstroemeria presliana ssp. australis
VIII Region, Laguna Laja, Chile
Altitude: 1550 m. 01 23, 2007
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Species: | Alstroemeria presliana Herbert ssp. australis E.Bayer | |
Family: | Alstroemeriaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Liliales | |
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English Name: | Inca Lily | |
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Record: | 0746 |
About 58 Alstroemeria in Chile and 39 in our data base. | |
About 63 Alstroemeriaceae in Chile and 41 in our data base. |
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Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Alstroemeria presliana ssp. australis VIII Region, Laguna Laja, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Alstroemeria presliana ssp. australis VIII Region, Laguna Laja, 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 Alstroemeria presliana ssp. australis VIII Region, Laguna Laja, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Alstroemeria presliana ssp. australis VIII Region, Laguna Laja, 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).
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