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Flasks of
Encyclia citrina 'Hunky Monkey' × self |
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Number: |
TN3446 |
Name: |
Encyclia citrina 'Hunky Monkey' × self
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Type: |
self (What's that?) |
Seed Donor: |
Arnold Gum
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Pod Parent Flower |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F). Likes moisture.
Comments: Parent plant: Pendent flowers, wonderful citrus scent. Good grower. This plant was chosen from a large group of Encyclia citrina for its large flower segments. The fragrance always draws positive comments. Small plant.
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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Summer, Autumn: days average 79°F, nights 57°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Spring: days average 84°F, nights 54°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 76°F, nights 46°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
Etymology of |
citrina |
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From Latin "citrinus" lemon-yellow.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Etymology of |
Encyclia |
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From Greek "enkyklein" to surround, in reference to the lip enclosing the column.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
Pronunciation of |
citrina |
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sit-REE-na
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
Pronunciation of |
Encyclia |
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en-SIK-lee-ah
(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: Known only from Mexico. Plants are found mostly on the
Pacific side of the mountains in the states of Durango, Guerrero, Jalisco,
Michoacan, Nayarit, Oaxaca, and Sianola. However, they are also reported
on slopes facing the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Veracruz. Plants are
found in rather dry oak and oak-pine forests at 4250-7200 ft. (1300-2200
m). They grow in a pendent manner, hanging upside-down from the bottom of
branches on the host trees.
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