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Image of Alstroemeria andina
III Region, Conay, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2000 m. 11 28, 2010
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Species: | Alstroemeria andina Phil. | |
Family: | Alstroemeriaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Liliales | |
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English Name: | Inca Lily | |
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Record: | 0809 |
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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Frequent
Height: 15 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Alstroemeria andina III Region, Conay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Alstroemeria andina III Region, Conay, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond 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 andina III Region, Juntas de Valeriano, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Alstroemeria andina III Region, Juntas de Valeriano, 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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