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Flasks of
Paphiopedilum sukhakulii 'Charlie' |
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| Number: |
TN7778 |
| Name: |
Paphiopedilum sukhakulii 'Charlie'
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| Type: |
division (What's that?) |
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Plant Donor: |
Troy C. Meyers
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Blooming Plant |
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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: days average 86°F, nights 70°F; best fit is Warm 90-70°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 83°F, nights 51°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 |
Paphiopedilum |
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From Greek "Paphia" the name of Aphrodite of Cypress; "pedilon", sandal.
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Pridgeon 1992) |
| Etymology of |
sukhakulii |
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Named for Prasong Sukhakul, Thai orchid collector of the 20th century.
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Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Pronunciation of |
Paphiopedilum |
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paf-ee-oh-PED-i-lum
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Pridgeon 1992) |
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If you would like to direct someone to this web page, please copy and paste this URL into your email:
http://troymeyers.com/d?017778
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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: Northeast Thailand. Plants grow at 800-3300 ft. (240-1000
m) on Mt. Phu Luang in the Loei Province. Paphiopedilum sukhakulii grows
semi-terrestrially in sandy loam and leaf mold, usually along mountain
streams, in the partial to moderate shade of large trees. At lower
elevations, plants may be found near colonies of Paphiopedilum callosum.
More about this information and the Bakers...
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