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Established Seedlings of
Paphiopedilum villosum var. boxallii 'MC5248' -spontaneous |
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| Number: |
TN6756 |
| Name: |
Paphiopedilum villosum var. boxallii 'MC5248' -spontaneous
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spontaneous (What's that?) |
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Seed Donor: |
Thomas R. Martin
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No Photos Available
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F). It is an easy-growing plant. It likes to be on the dry side, with bright light.
Comments: When I had received this plant it already had the pod forming, so I don't have a photo of the flower.
Parent plant: 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 76°F, nights 62°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 74°F, nights 44°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
boxallii |
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Named for William Boxall (1844-1910), English orchid collector in Sout East Asia, Brazil and Central America.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Etymology of |
Paphiopedilum |
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From Greek "Paphia" the name of Aphrodite of Cypress; "pedilon", sandal.
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Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
boxallii |
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box-AL-ee-eye
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
Paphiopedilum |
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paf-ee-oh-PED-i-lum
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
villosum |
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vi-LOW-sum
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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http://troymeyers.com/d?126756
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ESTABLISHED SEEDLINGS
of these are not currently available, but we have some maturing in the greenhouse and expect to offer them in the future.
There are 6 items with
1 plant per
item that will be considered for sale later.
Click here to see if we have flasks available.
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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: Burma. Plants are found in the region around Inle Lake at
3500-4000 ft. (1070-1220 m). Plants grow high up on dolomite cliff faces
where they are exposed to bright light but not to direct sun. These plants
are most often found in wetter locations, usually near streams, with their
roots embedded in mosses and water seepages.
More about this information and the Bakers...
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