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Flasks of
Ascocentrum ampullaceum 'Samantha' × self |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range W (70-90°F). Plant needs to be watered every day. It likes to be in good air circulation. It grows best in a basket because of its long roots. Easy to grow with tropical temperature, air circulation, and plenty of water.
Comments: Parent plant: Very beautiful, tiny flowers that flower in clusters. Long lasting flowers, dark purple flowers. Small 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: days average 86°F, nights 73°F; best fit is Warm 90-70°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 87°F, nights 57°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 |
ampullaceum |
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From Latin, vein-like lip spur.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Etymology of |
Ascocentrum |
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From latinized Greek "askos" hose; "kentron" spur. For the lip spur.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Pronunciation of |
ampullaceum |
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am-pyoo-LAH-see-um
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
Ascocentrum |
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as-koe-SEN-trum
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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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: Widespread in the Himalayas including Nepal, Sikkim,
Bhutan, the Khasia Hills of northeastern India, Burma, Thailand, Laos, and
Yunnan Province of southwest China. In India, plants grow in indirect
light, often on deciduous trees at 1000-3300 ft. (100-1000 m). In
Thailand, plants are found in the mountains west of Bangkok near the
Burmese border and in the northwestern mountains where collections have
been reported near Mae Hong Son (Mae Hong Song), Mae Sot, Mae Sariang (Mae
Sarieng), and Mae Ramat. In Burma, plants are reported from Moulmein, the
Chin Hills on the western border, near Mandalay, and near Yanka.
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