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Flasks of
Paphiopedilum argus 'TM35808' × self |
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Pod Parent Blooming Plant |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F)
Comments: Parent plant: Small compact plant, very nice mottled leaves.
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 73°F, nights 61°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 73°F, nights 56°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 |
argus |
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Named for Argus, mythic Greek giant, had 100 eyes; spotted.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Etymology of |
Paphiopedilum |
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From Greek "Paphia" the name of Aphrodite of Cypress; "pedilon", sandal.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
argus |
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AR-gus
(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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There were problems with this item and we weren't able to make any viable 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: The Philippine Islands. Paphiopedilum argus is endemic to
northern Luzon Island where it grows in the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao,
and Quezon in mountain forests only on east- and west-facing slopes. It is
usually found at 3950-6550 ft. (1200-2000 m), growing just below ridge
tops in thick moss at the base of stunted trees or in leaf litter in
bamboo thickets. Plants may be found as low as 1950 ft. (600 m), however,
or as high as 8200 ft. (2500 m).
More about this information and the Bakers...
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