Luma chequen 1672
Author: (Juan Ignacio Molina (1737-1829)) Asa Gray (1810-1888)Family: Myrtaceae Subfamily: Myrtoideae Tribe: Myrteae
Genus: Luma
Synonym(s): Luma gayana,Myrtus chequen
English name: White Chilean Myrtle
Zone: Chile
General specifications
Biological type: tree
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: white
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 26,2ft x 26,2ft
Sun exposure: big part shadow (Sun hours: <2h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from July until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: white
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 26,2ft x 26,2ft
Sun exposure: big part shadow (Sun hours: <2h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from July until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Soak the seeds in warm water of 140°F for 24h (Change the water every 12 hours) until the seeds swell. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol and Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol and Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Experiences in the garden
31-10-12A Obtaining 2 plants from nursery Filippi
23-05-18 2x Dead plant because of cold and humidity in winter: JTz3.
21-11-16B Obtaining 1 plants from nursery Le jardin de Rochevieille
02-08-17 1x Dead plant because of cold and humidity in winter: Petite Pép.
10-04-17C Obtaining 2 plants from nursery Le jardin de Rochevieille, they are in our nursery Ombr17g 1x C55
02-08-17 1x Dead plant because of cold and humidity in winter: Petite Pép.
06-04-18D Obtaining 2 plants from nursery Domaine du Rayol, they are in our nursery GrandP11 2x C110
26-07-18E Obtaining 12 plants from nursery Issa, they are in our nursery Ombr18g 1x C55 GrandP11 11x C110
21-10-19D Collection of scions in the garden Ombr17d A3.
. . . 2019D Production of 3 plants in our nursery: Petit1 2x C6
08-09-21F Obtaining 1 plants from nursery La Bambouseraie
08-11-21F Collection of scions in the garden , they did not strike.