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Flasks of
Cypripedium formosanum 'MC4106' × self |
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Pod Parent Flower |
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Pod Parent Blooming Plant |
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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.
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Temperatures we attempt to use in the lab & greenhouse:
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Spring, Summer, Autumn: days average 61°F, nights 46°F; best fit is Cool-Cold 64-44°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 50°F, nights 32°F; best fit is Cold-Frigid 52-32°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
Etymology of |
Cypripedium |
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From Greek "Kypris" Aphrodite; "pedilon" shoe.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
Etymology of |
formosanum |
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From Latin "formosanus" from the island Formosa (Taiwan).
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Pronunciation of |
Cypripedium |
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sip-re-PEE-dee-um
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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Flask Information |
Availability: |
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: Formosa. This orchid is found in the central range of
mountains at 8200-9850 ft. (2500-3000 m) and is particularly abundant on
the eastern slopes in the north.
More about this information and the Bakers... |
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