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Image of Neowerdermannia chilensis
XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
Altitude: 3500 m. 06 15, 2009
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| Species: | Neowerdermannia chilensis Backeb. | |
| Family: | Cactaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1976 |
| About 2 Neowerdermannia in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 164 Cactaceae in Chile and 67 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 15 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Neowerdermannia chilensis XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Cactus Flower: Red, without information on the number of petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Neowerdermannia chilensis XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Neowerdermannia chilensis XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Neowerdermannia chilensis XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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