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Established Seedlings of
Paphiopedilum lowii 'MC8017' × self
 
 
 
 
Number: TN9107
Name: Paphiopedilum lowii 'MC8017' × self
Type: self    (What's that?)
Seed Donor: Troy C. Meyers
No Photos Available
 
 
Comments: Parent plant: One of the offspring from our TN5863 effort of 2006.
 
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 79°F, nights 62°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F (Source: Baker's Web OSC)

About the name...
Etymology of lowii   Named for Mr. Hugh Low (father of Sir Hugh Low) of the orchid nursery Messrs. Low & Son of Clapton, England. (Sources: Braem & Bakers, Mayr & Schmucker 1998)
Etymology of Paphiopedilum   From Greek "Paphia" the name of Aphrodite of Cypress; "pedilon", sandal. (Source: Pridgeon 1992)
Pronunciation of lowii   LOW-ee-eye (Source: Hawkes 1978)
Pronunciation of Paphiopedilum   paf-ee-oh-PED-i-lum (Source: Pridgeon 1992)
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ESTABLISHED SEEDLINGS 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: Sumatra, Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Java, and Celebes. At first glance, Paphiopedilum lowii appears to be epiphytic, lithophytic, and terrestrial, but it is a humus epiphyte. It grows with its roots penetrating thick moss on trees, in pockets of leaf litter, or on boulders or cliff faces with roots buried in moss or humus filled pockets. Plants grow near water or in areas with heavy rainfall and are usually found in bright locations, frequently in full sun for part of the day. They are normally found at 2500-4500 ft. (760-1370 m) but have been reported from as low as 800 ft. (250 m) and as high as 5250 ft. (1600 m).
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