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Flasks of
Miltonia spectabilis var. moreliana 'MC802' × self |
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| Number: |
TN1992 |
| Name: |
Miltonia spectabilis var. moreliana 'MC802' × self
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| Type: |
self (What's that?) |
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Seed Donor: |
Dale Borders
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Pod Parent Flower |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F)
Comments: The most commonly grown variety of the species, with flowers of 4" (10 cm).
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: days average 77°F, nights 64°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 69°F, nights 57°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
| For Species: |
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Spring, Summer, Autumn: days average 77°F, nights 64°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
Miltonia |
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In honor of Earl Fitzwilliam, Viscount Milton, patron of horticulture during the 19th century.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Etymology of |
moreliana |
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Named for Morel, French orchid nursery near Paris, 19th century.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Etymology of |
spectabilis |
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From Latin "spectabilis" notable, showy.
(Source:
Brown 1956) |
| Pronunciation of |
Miltonia |
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mil-TONE-ee-ah
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
moreliana |
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mo-rel-ee-AH-na
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
spectabilis |
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spek-TAH-bi-lis
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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| Flask Information |
| Availability: |
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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: Brazil. This species is rather widespread along the east
coast from the State of Pernambuco in the north through Bahia, Espirito
Santo, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. In Espirito Santo, both Miltonia
spectabilis variety spectabilis and Miltonia spectabilis variety moreliana
are found near Cachoeiro de Itapemirim at about 2600 ft. (800 m).
More about this information and the Bakers...
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