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Mediocalcar

Mediocalcar decoratum

Author Schuit.

Species 8 awards

Found in 2 countries

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Growing conditions

Intermediate Temperature class

1,113–1,838m Elevation

11°C Day/night drop

2,543mm Annual rainfall

Year-round Rainfall pattern

Temperature

7°S Southern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

2,543mm/year

Jan 26° 24–27 15° 13–17 263mm

Feb 26° 24–27 15° 13–17 267mm

Mar 25° 24–27 15° 13–16 283mm

Apr 25° 24–27 14° 13–16 241mm

May 25° 24–26 15° 13–16 196mm

Jun 24° 23–25 14° 12–16 130mm

Jul 24° 22–25 14° 12–15 133mm

Aug 24° 23–25 13° 12–15 142mm

Sep 25° 23–26 14° 12–16 187mm

Oct 25° 24–26 14° 12–16 226mm

Nov 26° 24–27 14° 12–16 215mm

Dec 26° 24–27 15° 13–16 263mm

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Based on 6 recorded blooms.

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Awards

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ACC / AOC 2021 'Xmas Bells'

79.50 points Exhibited by Hilton K. & S. NSW 26 July 2021 Newcastle OS Show

Measurements

Flower size 8 × 8 mm Petals 3 × 2 mm Dorsal sepal 3 × 2 mm Lateral sepals 2 × 1.5 mm

224 inflorescences 224 flowers

224 inflorescences of 5mm with 224 flowers (1 relevant); petals and sepals Red 40A at base, yellow 11A at distal ends; labellum Yellow 11A

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CCC / OCNZ 2017

85.50 points Exhibited by d hintz

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CCC / OCNZ 2015 'Treneith'

83.00 points Exhibited by lorna sinton

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AM / AOC 2014 'Clare'

83.40 points Exhibited by Greenwood K. & P. NSW 22 July 2014

Measurements

Flower size 7 × 7 mm Petals 2 × 1 mm Dorsal sepal 2 × 2 mm Lateral sepals 2 × 2 mm

1,600 flowers 75 buds

1600 flowers and 75 buds on inflorescences of 8mm (relevant inflorescence had 1 flower) all segments Orange/red 32A with Yellow 13A

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ACM / AOC 2013 'Michelle'

81.80 points Exhibited by Smith J. & B. TAS 19 August 2013

Measurements

Flower size 8 × 9 mm

150 flowers 3 buds

150 + inflorecences with 150 flowers and 3 buds; yellow 10A and Orange/red 30B

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ACM / AOC 2007 'Oi Lin'

80.00 points Exhibited by McAuley P. NSW 14 June 2007

Measurements

Flower size 7 × 7 mm Petals 2.5 × 1 mm Dorsal sepal 2 × 2 mm Lateral sepals 2 × 2 mm

744 flowers

All segments orange-red 32A, tips yellow 13A. Total 744 flowers, stems 5mm.

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ACC / AOC 1999 'Jill'

80.00 points Exhibited by Wooding J. & J. VIC 1 August 1999

Measurements

Flower size 7 × 5 mm

All segments yellow-orange 17A. One thousand two hundred and thirty three flowers. Stem 4mm.

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ACC / AOC 1999 'Los Cerros'

83.00 points Exhibited by Stocker G. & C. QLD 7 July 1999

Measurements

Flower size 8 × 6 mm Petals 2 × 1 mm Dorsal sepal 4 × 2 mm Lateral sepals 4 × 2.5 mm Lip 2 × 1.5 mm

All segments orange-red 34A with yellow-orange 15A at tips. Not counted, but flower number in excess of 2000. Plant measured 500mm across. Ref: Orchid Monographs No 8, Revision of Genus Mediocalcar.

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Award Comparison

Measurement	ACC/AOC 2021 'Xmas Bells'	AM/AOC 2014 'Clare'	ACM/AOC 2013 'Michelle'	ACM/AOC 2007 'Oi Lin'	ACC/AOC 1999 'Jill'	ACC/AOC 1999 'Los Cerros'
Flower size	8 × 8 mm	7 × 7 mm	8 × 9 mm	7 × 7 mm	7 × 5 mm	8 × 6 mm
Petals	3 × 2 mm	2 × 1 mm	-	2.5 × 1 mm	-	2 × 1 mm
Dorsal sepal	3 × 2 mm	2 × 2 mm	-	2 × 2 mm	-	4 × 2 mm
Lateral sepals	2 × 1.5 mm	2 × 2 mm	-	2 × 2 mm	-	4 × 2.5 mm
Lip	-	-	-	-	-	2 × 1.5 mm
Flower count	224	1,600	150	744	-	-
Inflorescences	224	-	-	-	-	-

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