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Flasks of
Osmoglossum pulchellum 'MC301' × self
 
 
 
 
Number: TN1355
Name: Osmoglossum pulchellum 'MC301' × 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: days average 72°F, nights 57°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F (Source: Baker's Web OSC)
For Species:   Winter: days average 69°F, nights 49°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F (Source: Baker's Web OSC)

About the name...
Etymology of Osmoglossum   From Greek "osme" odor, "glossa" tongue, in reference to the fragrant lip. (Source: http://www.orchids.mu/Species/Osmoglossum/index.html)
Etymology of pulchellum   From Latin "pulchellus" nice, beautiful, charming. (Source: Mayr & Schmucker 1998)
Pronunciation of Osmoglossum   oz-moe-GLOS-um (Source: Hawkes 1978)
Pronunciation of pulchellum   pul-CHEL--um (Source: Hawkes 1978)
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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: Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. In Mexico, plants are found in the State of Chiapas. They usually grow as epiphytes in pine-oak forests at 4600-6900 ft. (1400-2100 m), but plants may sometimes be found in more moist forests.
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