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Flasks of
Zootrophion hirtzii 'MC309' × self |
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| Number: |
TN1366 |
| Name: |
Zootrophion hirtzii 'MC309' × self
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| Type: |
self (What's that?) |
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Seed Donor: |
Dale Borders
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Pod Parent Blooming Plant |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range CI (58-75°F)
For additional origin/habitat information supplied courtesy of
Charles and Margaret Baker, see further below, near the bottom of this page.
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Temperatures we attempt to use in the lab & greenhouse:
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: days average 83°F, nights 59°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
hirtzii |
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Named for Alexander Hirtz, German engineer and orchid collector, lecturer, and conservationist in Ecuador in the 2nd half of the 20th century.
(Sources:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998, Borders) |
| Etymology of |
Zootrophion |
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From Greek "zootrophion" menagerie.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
hirtzii |
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HIRTZ-ee-eye
(Source:
Dave's Garden Botanary) |
| Pronunciation of |
Zootrophion |
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zoh-TROH-fee-on
(Source:
Dave's Garden Botanary) |
| Pronunciation of |
Zootrophion |
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zo-o-TROH-fee-on
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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The origin/habitat information below is supplied courtesy of Charles and Margaret Baker
The following information is based on the name of the plant provided by the donor, and assumes that the name is correct. If the plant has been misidentified, then the following information may not be correct.
This text is copyrighted by the Bakers and may not be reproduced without permission.
ORIGIN/HABITAT: Ecuador. This orchid is found in the Andes in the
provinces of Imbabura and Pichincha at 3300-8200 ft. (1000-2500 m). The
type specimen was discovered in cloudforest in Pichincha province at 6900
ft. (2100 m).
More about this information and the Bakers...
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