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Eulophia petersii 'Stoutamire' × self |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F). Eulophia petersii is a terrestrial/lithophyte from southern Africa. It can grow very dry in full sun, and can withstand near freezing temperatures to very hot (100°F).
Comments: Parent plant: The stiff blue and gold growths are reminiscent of an agave. The plant is 12 inches tall, and has produced an inflorescence nearly 6 feet tall.
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 77°F, nights 65°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
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Winter: days average 70°F, nights 51°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
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About the name...
Etymology of |
Eulophia |
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From Greek "eu" well or true; "lophos" plume.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
Etymology of |
petersii |
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Named for Wilhelm C. Peters, German naturalist and plant collector in East Africa in the 2nd half of the 19th century.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Pronunciation of |
Eulophia |
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yoo-LOW-fee-ah
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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: Africa. Distribution extends from Burundi, Ethiopia,
Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal,
Mpumalanga, Northern Province), Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaire,
Zambia, Zimbabwe and into Arabia. Plants grown in sandy soil in thickets,
usually among rocks, in hot, dry areas. They are often found growing with
succulents, frequently near a river, at elevations from near sea level to
5900 ft. (1800 m).
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