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Flasks of
Masdevallia colossus '#1' × self |
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| Number: |
TN4747 |
| Name: |
Masdevallia colossus '#1' × 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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Pod Parent Closeup of Flower |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range C (52-70°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 71°F, nights 54°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 71°F, nights 51°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
colossus |
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From latinized Greek "colossus" gigantic, bulky (bulbs).
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Etymology of |
Masdevallia |
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Named for José Masdeval, physician in the court of Spain.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
colossus |
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ko-LOS-us
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
Masdevallia |
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maz-de-VAH-lee-ah
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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| Flask Information |
| Availability: |
Seed not viable- failed. We were not able to make any flasks. |
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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: Peru. Plants were first discovered in northern Peru in the
Department of Amazonas near Molinopampa, a tiny village between
Chachapoyas and Mendoza. Plants grow epiphytically in cloudforest at about
7200 ft. (2200 m).
More about this information and the Bakers...
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