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Cultivar Details for
Spathoglottis plicata 'MC5840' |
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| Comments: |
Once a stem starts to bloom it can remain in bloom for many months even if it sets capsules. The plant grows as a clump of linear soft leaves about 1 foot long with the flower stems growing well above the foliage. The 1.5 inch purple flowers open near the tip of the stem starting at a little over a foot and continuing to produce more flowers as the stem elongates over many months. Medium-sized plant. |
| Donor's culture notes: |
Temperature range Warm-Intermediate 87-64°F, in the cooler season Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F. Potted in a mix of equal parts potting soil or peat moss, fine bark, and 1/2 to 1 part sand or chicken grit to make a well-drained, but always damp medium works well. This plant likes moisture but does not like to stay wet. It's a good grower with strong roots. It can be invasive if planted outdoors in subtropical areas. Each individual flower doesn't last all that long (maybe 2 weeks) but the stem continues to elongate producing many flowers over a long period. A decent clump can produce many stems making a great display for most of the year. Grow as a terrestrial in a water-retentive, but well-drained mix. Material sold as chicken grit makes an excellent, inexpensive sand substitute. |
| Unique ID: |
MC5840
(this will not change even if any part of the name should change) |
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Propagation Efforts Involving This Plant
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| TN7148 |
'MC5840' -spontaneous |
(Pol. Oct 2010) -- Flasks sold out: flask info |
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