I recently purchased my first paphiopedilum at the end of May. It's a hybrid purchased from
Owen's Orchids. I had the luxury of actually going to their greenhouses while on a vacation in North Carolina; breathtaking to say the least.
My new jewel:
I've been eagerly anticipating the arrival of her bloom as I did not know what she'd look like. Patience is truly a virtue and I've had tons of it! A full bloom a month and a half later! Woowoo!
Look at her, so regal:
To say the least, I am now hooked on paphs! I've already been perusing a few places looking for my next one!