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Flasks of
Paphiopedilum insigne 'CC9710' |
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| Number: |
TN2434 |
| Name: |
Paphiopedilum insigne 'CC9710'
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division (What's that?) |
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Plant Donor: |
Troy C. Meyers
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°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: days average 76°F, nights 60°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 69°F, nights 45°F; best fit is Cool-Cold 64-44°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
insigne |
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From Latin "insignis" grand, splendid.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Etymology of |
Paphiopedilum |
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From Greek "Paphia" the name of Aphrodite of Cypress; "pedilon", sandal.
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Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
insigne |
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in-SIG-nee
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
Paphiopedilum |
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paf-ee-oh-PED-i-lum
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Pridgeon 1992) |
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If you would like to direct someone to this web page, please copy and paste this URL into your email:
http://troymeyers.com/d?012434
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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: Northeast India in the Khasia Hills of Meghalaya and the
Sylhet region of Bangladesh. Plants usually grow at 3280-4920 ft.
(1000-1500 m) in the light shade of shrubby vegetation. They often occur
on dolomitic limestone outcrops over streams and rivers, often near
waterfalls. Roots are normally embedded in soil and moss.
More about this information and the Bakers...
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