New Bulldog Paph very slow to open???

[krienschmidt]

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Hi to everyone! I received a new Bulldog Paph and have had it for 8 days now. It is my first so I don't know what to expect. It arrived in beautiful bloom but does not seem to be opening. I have it in a cool area, south window, 68 to 71 degrees with a sheer curtain sun protection. Is it normal for this type of Paph to take a while to open fully? Does not seem to have made any opening progress since I got it. As always thank you for any help. Enclosed see photo link.

[Optimist]

Yes, they are very slow. Maybe a week?

[Fairorchids]

Some plants have 'cuppy' flowers, which never open 100%.
If it was shipped in the process of opening, you can't really judge it on this blooming.

[krienschmidt]

Ahh interesting info. Thank You. Will be a bit disappointed if it does not open fully. I would rather have had one near blooming size and grown it myself. I think I may still call the seller and ask them what the deal is.