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Dracula lotax 'MC659' × self
 
 
 
 
Number: TN2234
Name: Dracula lotax 'MC659' × self
Type: self    (What's that?)
Seed Donor: Dale Borders
 
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range CI (58-75°F)
 
For additional origin/habitat information supplied courtesy of Charles and Margaret Baker, see further below, near the bottom of this page.

Temperatures we attempt to use in the lab & greenhouse:
For Species:   Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: days average 79°F, nights 62°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F (Source: Baker's Web OSC)

About the name...
Etymology of Dracula   From Latin "dracon" dragon. (Source: Pridgeon 1992)
Etymology of lotax   From Greek "lotax" a clown. An allusion to the fancied face seen in the flower. (Source: Chad Sarles' Dracula Species Database)
Pronunciation of Dracula   DRA-cu-la (Source: Pridgeon 1992)
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Flask Information
Availability: There were problems with this item and we weren't able to make any viable flasks.
You should: Consider placing a "Notify Retries" Request, and if an identical pollination (the same parents) is done again, we'll let you know.
You might also want to: View the seed assay for this item.
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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: Ecuador. Plants are found in the Province of Pastaza west of Puyo. They grow in tall, wet forests at about 3300 ft. (1000 m), with collections reported from several locations in eastern and southeastern Ecuador at 2950-5250 ft. (900-1600 m).
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