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Flasks of
Paphiopedilum lowii 'Hopbrook' × self |
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Pod Parent Flower |
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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, Winter: days average 79°F, nights 62°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 |
lowii |
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Named for Mr. Hugh Low (father of Sir Hugh Low) of the orchid nursery Messrs. Low & Son of Clapton, England.
(Sources:
Braem & Bakers, 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 |
lowii |
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LOW-ee-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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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: Sumatra, Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Java, and Celebes. At
first glance, Paphiopedilum lowii appears to be epiphytic, lithophytic,
and terrestrial, but it is a humus epiphyte. It grows with its roots
penetrating thick moss on trees, in pockets of leaf litter, or on boulders
or cliff faces with roots buried in moss or humus filled pockets. Plants
grow near water or in areas with heavy rainfall and are usually found in
bright locations, frequently in full sun for part of the day. They are
normally found at 2500-4500 ft. (760-1370 m) but have been reported from
as low as 800 ft. (250 m) and as high as 5250 ft. (1600 m).
More about this information and the Bakers...
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