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Flasks of
Cattleya skinneri var. alba 'Guaria Blanca' × self |
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Pod Parent Blooming Plant |
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Temperatures we attempt to use in the lab & greenhouse:
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: days average 80°F, nights 62°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: days average 83°F, nights 60°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
alba |
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From Latin "albus" white.
(Source:
Brown 1956) |
| Etymology of |
Cattleya |
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Named in honor of William Cattley, English horticulturist in the 19th century.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Etymology of |
skinneri |
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Named for George Ure Skinner (1804-1867) of Britain who went to Guatemala in 1832 where he
resided for most of his life. He collected orchids for James Bateman and also sent plants to Sir William Hooker.
(Sources:
Bechtel, Cribb, & Launert, Troy Meyers) |
| Pronunciation of |
alba |
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AL-ba
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
Cattleya |
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KAT-lee-ya
(Sources:
Pridgeon 1992, Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
skinneri |
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SKIN-er-eye
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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| Flask Information |
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Seed not viable- failed. We were not able to make any flasks. |
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