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Image of Calydorea xyphioides
VII Region, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 10 13, 2008
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| Species: | Calydorea xyphioides (Poepp.) Espinosa | |
| Family: | Iridaceae |  |
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| Record: | Z 7994 |
| About 2 Calydorea in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 42 Iridaceae in Chile and 32 in our data base. |
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| Not Frequent
Height: 10 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Calydorea xyphioides VII Region, Libueno, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Blue, 6 petals Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Calydorea xyphioides VII Region, Libueno, 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: 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 Calydorea xyphioides VII Region, Libueno, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Calydorea xyphioides VII Region, Libueno, 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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