Image of Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. incarnata
VII Region, Camino a Laguna de Maule, Chile
Altitude: 800 m. 10 29, 2006
Species: | Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. incarnata Bayer | |
Family: | Alstroemeriaceae | |
Order: | Liliales | |
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English Name: | Inca Lily | |
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Record: | 0755 |
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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Endemic Frequent
Height: 70 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis is a very beautiful Alstroemeria. It germinates relatively easily, grows fast, is undemanding. It tolerates some freezing, but its natural habitat is the medium altitude mountains. In Chile it is quite common in several areas. |
Image of Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. incarnata VII Region, Camino a Laguna de Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 70 cm.
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Image of Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. incarnata VII Region, Camino a Laguna de 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 Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. incarnata VII Region, Camino a Laguna de Maule, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. incarnata VII Region, Camino a Laguna de Maule, 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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