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Flasks of
Coryanthes elegantium 'Aztec Gold' × self |
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Pod Parent Flower |
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Pod Parent Closeup of Flower; column apex area |
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Pod Parent Flower Buds |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F) We grow this plant in a SE bay window in the dining room, with filtered light.
Comments: Parent plant: An elegant bloom with a peppery scent. The back of the bucket has a 'flat landing pad' for pollinators and the front end just below the column actually has fluid control slits to control the fluid level in the bucket. Medium-sized plant.
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 82°F, nights 68°F; best fit is Warm-Intermediate 87-64°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
Coryanthes |
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From Greek "korys" helmet; "anthos" flower.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
Coryanthes |
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ko-ree-AN-theez
(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: Western Ecuador and Colombia. Plants grow on trees on the
ants' nests in wet, tropical forests on the lower western slopes of the
Andes at 650-1000 ft. (200-300 m). This is the only known Ecuadorian
Coryanthes species found west of the Andes.
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