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Established Seedlings of
Lycaste skinneri 'MC6362' × self |
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TN7591 |
Name: |
Lycaste skinneri 'MC6362' × self
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Type: |
self (What's that?) |
Seed Donor: |
Richard Gersib
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No Photos Available
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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: days average 72°F, nights 54°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 68°F, nights 47°F; best fit is Cool-Cold 64-44°F
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About the name...
Etymology of |
Lycaste |
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The beautiful sister of Helen of Troy, Lycaste.
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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 |
Lycaste |
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lie-CAST-ee
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Pridgeon 1992) |
Pronunciation of |
skinneri |
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SKIN-er-eye
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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http://troymeyers.com/d?127591
ESTABLISHED SEEDLINGS
of these are not currently available.
We do not have any unsold in the greenhouse, but may offer them in the future.
Click here to see if we have flasks available.
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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: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Lycaste
skinneri is found at 5000-7000 ft. (1524-2134 m) in the province of Alta
Verapaz, Guatemala. This is a region of cool, humid mountain cloudforests
where Lycaste skinneri grows in the forks of trees, or on large,
moss-draped tree branches. It is also found in similar habitats in the
state of Chiapas, Mexico, in the Dept. of Santa Barbara, Honduras, and on
Volcan Chingo near Chalchuapa, El Salvador.
More about this information and the Bakers... |
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