Flasks of Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens 'Typical' × discolor '559'

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Flasks of
Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens 'Typical' × discolor '559'

Number:	TN9421
Name:	Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens 'Typical' × discolor '559'
Type:	outcross (What's that?)
Seed Donor:	Longwood Gardens Donor's home page: http://www.longwoodgardens.org

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Comments: LWG1002

Pollen parent plant: Ludisia discolor '559' is one of the offspring of 'Ambrosia' × tipo.

Temperatures we attempt to use in the lab & greenhouse:

For Species:		Spring, Summer, Autumn: days average 81°F, nights 71°F; best fit is Warm-Intermediate 87-64°F (Source: Baker's Web OSC)
For Species:		Winter: days average 62°F, nights 51°F; best fit is Cool-Cold 64-44°F (Source: Baker's Web OSC)

About the name...

Etymology of	discolor	From Latin "discolor" of different colors, variegated. (Source: Brown 1956)
Etymology of	Ludisia	Origin and meaning unknown. (Source: Mayr & Schmucker 1998)
Pronunciation of	discolor	DIS-kol-or (Source: Hawkes 1978)
Pronunciation of	Ludisia	loo-DIS-ee-ah (Source: Pridgeon 1992)

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Availability:	We don't have any uncommited flasks, but if someone drops out you may get a flask.
You should:	If you want this item, reserve a flask now, even though there is a waiting list. If anyone drops out of the list you may get a flask.
Yield Estimate:	20 plants (based on flask surveys done 05/21/2025 ) Yield estimates are only approximate, but may appear to be fairly exact numbers because they are a combination of large rough estimates in remaining mother flasks and more accurate small estimates in reflasks.
Expected Flask Price:	$40.00 per flask of 25 (min.) plants
You might also want to:	View the seed assay for this item. View items of the same species. View items of the same genus.

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