Any reason why my first paph bloom has brown in it?

[stylingpat]

Hey everyone, I purchased this plant about 2 months ago

Paph Oriental Jewel Ladyslipper Orchid Blooming Size Green Stripes | eBay

It went into bud right away and is blooming now. But it seems that the inside pouch has brown/red discoloring on it that seems to be getting bigger. Any ideas?

[Orchid Whisperer]

Possibly water got into the crown as the bud developed? Difficult to tell for sure.

[dounoharm]

old age....while they do stay open for months, eventually the flower expires...that is what you are seeing....

[jeremyinsf]

I agree it could have been water in development, or just the age of the flower now - it could also be over-watering the plant in general. Doing so can make paph buds expire prematurely.

[stylingpat]

Old age of the overall plant or the bloom? This bloom is brand new and isnt even fully erect. It just opened last week.

[jeremyinsf]

If it's that new it's not old age of the flower. And not the age of the plant in general. It's probably a water issue, from some point.