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Phragmipedium China Dragon open-pollinated, in vitro

Phragmipedium China Dragon open-pollinated, in vitro

Hybrid of (Phrag. Grande x Phrag. besseae)

Each OrchiPack contains 4 plants.

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39,50€ - 39,50€
39,50€
39,50€ - 39,50€
39,50€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
For cross-border deliveries, the rules of the respective EU country apply.

Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

This image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may differ in shape and color from the image. Plants are shipped without flowers.

Description

Phragmipedium China Dragon open-pollinated, in vitro

Name: Phragmipedium China Dragon
Etymology: Phragmipedium (from the Greek phragma = partition/fence and pedilon = shoe/sandal, referring to the three-chambered partition of the ovary and the slipper-shaped lip); China Dragon (the registered name of this hybrid; symbolically evokes its imposing, dragon-like appearance and the intense red and orange hues of its flowers).

Location / Habitat: Terrestrial to lithophytic. After deflasking, it requires intermediate to warm-intermediate conditions, a bright location with plenty of indirect light (no direct, intense midday sun), humidity of approximately 70–80%, and continuous, gentle air circulation. The substrate should be kept evenly moist at all times, without harmful waterlogging.
Description & Notes: Phragmipedium China Dragon (a prized registration from the cross of Phragmipedium besseae × Phragmipedium Grande) is one of the best-known and most impressive hybrids in the genus. The parent P. besseae passes on its luminous, intense coral-red to scarlet flower color, while Phragmipedium Grande (a primary hybrid of P. caudatum and P. longifolium) contributes vigorous growth, broad sepals, and elegantly elongated, drooping petals. The seedlings promise to produce vigorous plants with large, waxy flowers in bright scarlet, salmon, and orange tones. After deflasking, the young plants establish exceptionally well in pots filled with a moisture-retentive, well-aerated mix of fine pine bark, sphagnum moss, and pumice.

In vitro culture: You will receive a flask containing 4 young plants. The plants are generally already large enough to be deflasked. After opening the flask, carefully remove all the nutrient medium from the roots using lukewarm water, then plant the seedlings in a fine, airy, yet moisture-retentive substrate. For the first few weeks, we recommend very high humidity, intermediate conditions, and bright but sheltered light with gentle air movement. Keep the substrate evenly moist and do not allow the young plants to dry out completely.