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Divisions of
Coelogyne speciosa 'Halcyon'
 
 
 
 
Number: TN6823
Name: Coelogyne speciosa 'Halcyon'
Type: division    (What's that?)
Plant Donor: Troy C. Meyers
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F)
 
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 74°F, nights 57°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F (Source: Baker's Web OSC)

About the name...
Etymology of Coelogyne   From latinized Greek "koilos" hollow, cavity; "gyne" woman, womb, stigma. The column is frontally hollow. (Source: Mayr & Schmucker 1998)
Etymology of speciosa   From Latin "speciosus" beautiful, outstanding. (Source: Mayr & Schmucker 1998)
Pronunciation of Coelogyne   see-LAW-ji-nee (Source: Hawkes 1978)
Pronunciation of speciosa   spee-see-OH-sa (Source: Hawkes 1978)
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DIVISIONS of these are not currently available, but we have some maturing in the greenhouse and expect to offer them in the future. There are 2 items with 1 plant per item that will be considered for sale later.

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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: Java, Sumatra, Borneo. In Java, this orchid is common all over the island in forests and somewhat open areas on both the drier and wetter sides of mountains at 2450-5900 ft. (750-1800 m). In Sumatra, plants have been found in almost every province at 1950-4900 ft. (600-1400 m). On Borneo, plants have been reported from Kalimantan, but specific habitat details were not given.
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