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Flasks of
Phragmipedium hirtzii 'MC6711' × self |
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Pod Parent Flower |
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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, Winter: days average 77°F, nights 63°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
hirtzii |
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Named for Alexander Hirtz, German engineer and orchid collector, lecturer, and conservationist in Ecuador in the 2nd half of the 20th century.
(Sources:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998, Borders) |
| Etymology of |
Phragmipedium |
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From Greek "phragma" division; "pedilon" slipper; in reference to the trilocular ovary and slipper-like labellum.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
hirtzii |
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HIRTZ-ee-eye
(Source:
Dave's Garden Botanary) |
| Pronunciation of |
Phragmipedium |
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frag-mi-PEE-dee-um
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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$40.00 per flask of 25 (min.) plants
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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: Extreme northern Ecuador and southwestern Colombia. Plants
have been seen in Ecuador in Esmeraldas Province between Lita and Alto
Tambo. Plants grow lithophytically on the western slopes of the Andes
where they are found on large rocks in small streams at about 2300 ft.
(700 m).
More about this information and the Bakers...
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