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Flasks of
Cattleya gaskelliana |
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| Number: |
TN8546 |
| Name: |
Cattleya gaskelliana
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| Type: |
unknown (What's that?) |
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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:
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Spring, Summer, Autumn: days average 84°F, nights 65°F; best fit is Warm-Intermediate 87-64°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: days average 83°F, nights 60°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
Cattleya |
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Named in honor of William Cattley, English horticulturist in the 19th century.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Etymology of |
gaskelliana |
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Named for H. Gaskell, English orchid enthusiast of the 19th century.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Pronunciation of |
Cattleya |
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KAT-lee-ya
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Pridgeon 1992, Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
gaskelliana |
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gas-kel-ee-AH-na
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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| Flask Information |
| Availability: |
Capsules have been harvested, and we are waiting for germination. |
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| Expected Flask Price: |
$43.75 per flask of 25 (min.) plants
Plants require 2 or more years in flask so there is an additional charge (included) for materials and labor.
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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: Venezuela. Plants are normally found in coastal mountain
valleys in northeastern Venezuela, just west of the island of Trinidad.
They grow at 2300-3300 ft. (700-1000 m) in the tops of tall trees. In the
highest part of the habitat, plants grow on rocks, in full sun, on
boulders and rocky outcrops.
More about this information and the Bakers...
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