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Flasks of
Paphiopedilum tonsum 'Iwanusa' -spontaneous |
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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 72°F, nights 60°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.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Etymology of |
tonsum |
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From Latin "tonsus" bald, naked.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Pronunciation of |
Paphiopedilum |
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paf-ee-oh-PED-i-lum
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
tonsum |
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TON-sum
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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| Flask Information |
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We don't have any uncommited flasks, but if someone drops out you may get a flask. |
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If you want this item, reserve a flask now, even though there is a waiting list. If anyone drops out of the list you may get a flask. |
| Yield Estimate: |
130 plants (based on flask surveys done 05/10/2021 through 06/15/2022)
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| Plantlet Sizes: |
From many flasks 30 - 80 mm plants (based on flask surveys done 06/22/2022 through 05/05/2024)
From one most recently surveyed flask 40 - 80 mm (05/05/2024)
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| Expected Flask Price: |
$40.00 per flask of 25 (min.) plants
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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: Northern and central Sumatra. Paphiopedilum tonsum grows
in moderately bright situations at 3300-5900 ft. (1000-1800 m) on the
western slopes of the Barisan Mountains from Padang northward. Plants
usually grow in leafy humus on the forest floor or in humus filled cracks
in limestone rocks and cliffs, but they may also be found in moss filled
cracks and water seepages.
More about this information and the Bakers...
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