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Flasks of
Paphiopedilum philippinense var. laevigatum 'Martin MC4777' × self
 
 
 
 
Number: TN6518
Name: Paphiopedilum philippinense var. laevigatum 'Martin MC4777' × self
Type: self    (What's that?)
Seed Donor: Thomas R. Martin  (Email: tocarmar@yahoo.com)
 
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F)
 
Comments: Parent plant: Medium-sized plant.
 
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, Winter: days average 84°F, nights 74°F; best fit is Warm 90-70°F (Source: Baker's Web OSC)

About the name...
Etymology of Paphiopedilum   From Greek "Paphia" the name of Aphrodite of Cypress; "pedilon", sandal. (Source: Pridgeon 1992)
Etymology of philippinense   Means "from the Philippines" (Source: Mayr & Schmucker 1998)
Pronunciation of laevigatum   lye-vi-GAH-tum (Source: Hawkes 1978)
Pronunciation of Paphiopedilum   paf-ee-oh-PED-i-lum (Source: Pridgeon 1992)
Pronunciation of philippinense   fil-i-pin-EN-see (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.
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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 Philippine Islands. Plants are widespread throughout the islands from Luzon in the north to northern Mindanao and west to Palawan. Paphiopedilum philippinense usually grows in leafy debris on limestone cliffs and boulders, often in fairly open and exposed situations, from sea level to 1650 ft. (0-500 m). Plants are also found on a small island between southern Palawan Island and northern Borneo.
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