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Flasks of
Paphiopedilum druryi 'MC3508' × self |
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Pod Parent Flower |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F). Likes bright light, and big seasonal differences in temperatures and watering. Appreciates oyster shell in potting mix.
Comments: Parent plant: 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: 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 76°F, nights 54°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
druryi |
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Named for H. Drury, English officer in India during the 19th century.
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Etymology of |
Paphiopedilum |
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From Greek "Paphia" the name of Aphrodite of Cypress; "pedilon", sandal.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
druryi |
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DROO-ree-eye
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
Paphiopedilum |
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paf-ee-oh-PED-i-lum
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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| Flask Information |
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We had yield problems with this item, so we didn't continue flasking it. |
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Consider placing a "Notify Retries" Request, and if an identical pollination (the same parents) is done again, we'll let you know. |
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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: Extreme southern India. Plants are found in the Travancore
Highlands and the Kalikad Hills at 4900-5250 ft. (1500-1600 m).
Paphiopedilum druryi grows in hard, shallow, limy soil, fortified only
slightly with decaying plant debris and grasses. Plants may grow in full
sun or be lightly shaded by scrub brush or grass.
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