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Flasks of
Phalaenopsis equestris 'Blue Too' × self |
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| Number: |
TN2706 |
| Name: |
Phalaenopsis equestris 'Blue Too' × self
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| Type: |
self (What's that?) |
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Seed Donor: |
CJ Maciejeski
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Pod Parent Flower |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Culture for this species is the same as with other Phalaenopsis; temperatures of 68-85+ °F, at least 50% relative humidity, and semi-constant moisture are preferred. The flowers of this species, especially of this form, are charming. Flowering begins in April and the flexose, sometimes paniculate, raceme continues flowering sequentially for months. After flowering, P. equestris regularly forms keikis at the end of the inflorescence. This species responds well to mounting and is very forgiving.
Comments: Parent plant: A truly beautiful little plant of an uncommon color form. This is a true coerulea semi-alba with delicate periwinkle and gold in the labellum. It was quite a surprise to see this in bloom at a show amongst hordes of normal equestris. Needless to say, I had to have it. This truly is a standout flower among masses of pink equestris.
All floral segments glistening white to sparkling cream; dorsal sepal shimmering, pale cream, darker on reverse; petals sparkling white, cream midline on reverse; lateral sepals cream with basal green flush on ventral half; labellum sidelobes striated internally with violet, light violet flush on reverse; callus canary with rust speckles; midlobe slightly reflexed along basal edges, white, flushed golden basally, fading to pale blue-violet apically with extreme distal end tipped in white; column white, flushed pale gold basally, pale lavender distally with white, translucent anther cap and golden pollinia; overall form open, but exceptionally flat; substance slightly better than average for the species; texture sparkling crystalline; harmonious color combination very pleasing on an uncommon color form of this species. Natural spread of flower 2.25cm horizontally, 2.70cm vertically; dorsal sepal .50cm wide, 1.60cm wide; lateral petals .60cm wide, 1.70cm long; lateral sepals .50cm wide, 1.60cm long; labellum .84cm wide, 1.80cm long.
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 88°F, nights 72°F; best fit is Warm 90-70°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: days average 87°F, nights 64°F; best fit is Warm-Intermediate 87-64°F
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
equestris |
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From Latin "equestris" riding, one leaf upon the other.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Etymology of |
equestris |
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From Latin "equestris" riding. In the case of genus Phalaenopsis, this refers to the saddle-shaped labellum.
(Source:
Troy Meyers) |
| Etymology of |
Phalaenopsis |
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From Greek, "phalaina" moth; "-opsis" appearance.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
equestris |
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ee-KWES-tris
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
Phalaenopsis |
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fail-eh-NOP-sis
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
Phalaenopsis |
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fal-eye-NOP-sis
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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| Availability: |
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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: Luzon Island, Philippines, to Taiwan at 0-990 ft. (0-300
m), near streams in hot valleys.
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