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Flasks of
Aerangis citrata 'Hopbrook' × self |
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Pod Parent Inflorescence |
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Pod Parent Blooming Plant |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F). Likes frequent misting, looks best mounted if you can provide the necessary humidity.
Comments: Parent plant: Small plant. Can eventually make a charming specimen.
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 83°F, nights 65°F; best fit is warm-intermediate 87-64°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 73°F, nights 53°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
Aerangis |
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From Greek "aer" air; "angos" vessel.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Etymology of |
citrata |
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From Latin "citratus" smelling like lemons.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Pronunciation of |
Aerangis |
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ah-er-AN-gis
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
citrata |
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si-TRAH-ta
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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| Flask Information |
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There were problems with this item and we weren't able to make any viable flasks. |
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Consider placing a "Notify Retries" Request, and if an identical pollination (the same parents) is done again, we'll let you know. |
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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: Madagascar. This common, very adaptable orchid grows in
eastern Madagascar from Fort-Dauphin in the south through the central
highlands to near Sambava in the north. Plants are found from near sea
level to 4900 ft. (0–1500 m), with a few collections reported from as high
as 6250 ft. (1900 m). Plants grow in the shade close to water.
More about this information and the Bakers...
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