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Image of Tigridia philippiana
II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
Altitude: 600-900 m. 10 26, 2011
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| Species: | Tigridia philippiana I.M.Johnst. | |
| Family: | Iridaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1059 |
| About 1 Tigridia in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 42 Iridaceae in Chile and 32 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Very Rare
Height: 25 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Tigridia philippiana II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Bulb Plant Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 25 cm.
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Image of Tigridia philippiana II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Tigridia philippiana II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Tigridia philippiana II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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