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Phragmipedium fischeri Braem & Mohr

• Described: Braem & Mohr in Leaflets of the Schlechter Institute, 3: 28-31 (1996)
• Etymology: Named for Jerry Lee Fischer, owner of Orchids Limited of Plymouth, Minnesota.
• Varieties & Forms: none
• Synonyms: none
• Chromosome Count - unknown

Plant Habit

• Leaves: up to 20 cm long, ~3 cm wide
• Inflorescence: 2- or more flowered, sequentially blooming, ~20 cm long
• Bloom: ~5 cm wide, self-pollinating

  with Phrag. andreettae	with Phrag. andreettae

Habitat Data

• Distribution -
  
• Elevation: ~1400 m
• Peak Flowering in the Wild: ?
• Ecology: near small rivers
• Mean Temperature Range: ? °C
• Light: moderately deep shade
• Medium: ?
• Water: constant moisture

Notes:

• It is hoped that in situ observations are performed that reveal both population size and floral variation.

Sources:

• Braem, G.J., and H. Mohr. "Phragmipedium fischeri, A New Slipper Orchid from Ecuador." Leaflets of the Schlechter Institute 3 (September 24 1996): 28-30.
• Christenson, E.A. "Split Slippers: Botany." Orchids 66, no. 12 (Dec 1997): 1278-81.

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