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Flasks of
Dendrobium bigibbum var. compactum 'Buenaventura' × self |
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Number: |
TN7609 |
Name: |
Dendrobium bigibbum var. compactum 'Buenaventura' × self
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Type: |
self (What's that?) |
Seed Donor: |
Kelly Williams
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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:
For Infraspecies: |
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Spring, Summer, Autumn: days average 83°F, nights 67°F; best fit is Warm-Intermediate 87-64°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
For Infraspecies: |
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Winter: days average 72°F, nights 56°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
For Species: |
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: days average 86°F, nights 76°F; best fit is Warm 90-70°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
Etymology of |
bigibbum |
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From Latin "bigibbus" two-humped.
(Sources:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998, Troy Meyers) |
Etymology of |
compactum |
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From Latin "compactus" squat, solid.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Etymology of |
Dendrobium |
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From Greek "dendron" tree and "bios" life.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
Pronunciation of |
bigibbum |
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by-GIB-um
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
Pronunciation of |
compactum |
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kom-PAK-tum
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
Pronunciation of |
Dendrobium |
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den-DRO-bee-um
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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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: Australia. Plants grow on cliffs in the coastal mountains
between the Barron River at 16.8S and the Mossman River at 16.5S. They are
usually found on bare rock, often in almost full sun, at 1000-1950 ft.
(300-600 m). Plants are sometimes found in the lower parts of trees,
usually no more than 10 ft. (3 m) above the ground.
More about this information and the Bakers... |
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