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Flasks of
Laelia crispa 'MC103' × self |
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Number: |
TN1122 |
Name: |
Laelia crispa 'MC103' × self
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Type: |
self (What's that?) |
Seed Donor: |
Dale Borders
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Pod Parent Flower |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F)
Comments: Parent plant: Flowers are wonderfully scented.
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 75°F, nights 61°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 68°F, nights 52°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 |
crispa |
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From Latin "crispus" curled.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Etymology of |
Laelia |
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One of the vestal virgins, Laelia.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
Pronunciation of |
crispa |
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KRIS-pa
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
Pronunciation of |
Laelia |
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LAY-lee-ah
(Source:
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?011122
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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: Brazil. This orchid is found in the states of Espírito
Santo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais. Plants usually grow in very
bright light on the upper branches of tall trees at 2600–3750 ft.
(800–1100 m), but large clumps occasionally grow on rocky outcrops.
More about this information and the Bakers... |
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