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Flasks of
Encyclia × gracilis 'MC3611' -spontaneous |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F)
Comments: The flowers of the plant opened well. I believe the flower was pollinated by an insect, from another flower on the inflorescence, so this is probably a selfing.
Parent plant: 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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Spring, Summer, Autumn: days average 87°F, nights 76°F; best fit is Warm 90-70°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 74°F, nights 60°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
Etymology of |
Encyclia |
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From Greek "enkyklein" to surround, in reference to the lip enclosing the column.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
Etymology of |
gracilis |
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From Latin "gracilis" delicate, graceful.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Pronunciation of |
Encyclia |
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en-SIK-lee-ah
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
Pronunciation of |
gracilis |
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gra-SIL-is
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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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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: The Bahamas, Turks, and Caicos Islands. In the Bahamas,
this orchid is found throughout the islands, growing in coppices on rocky
scrublands and palm forests.
More about this information and the Bakers... |
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