Candidates for the long term project

[Tony]

There seems to be enough interest for me to buy at least two flasks, so let's have a vote on what we will grow. The cost per participant will be under $20. I have five nominees:

Paph appletonianum

Relatively fast and very easy to grow, will likely bloom in 3-4 years.



Paph richardianum

A close relative of Paph lowii, but smaller and faster growing.



Paph Yellow Tiger

The picture says it all, likely slow grower due to the stonei parent.



Paph Addicted Philipp

Should be fairly compact for a multi, and a decent grower.



Phrag Grande

Faster growing than long petaled Paphs, grows into a very large plant.



All photos from slipperorchids.info

[cb977]

Can I have two???

[christina waines]

ummm... at the risk of being stoned I really don't like Paphs, or Phrags for that matter......

[cb977]

Hi Christina,
This is not for the project we have coming up that you signed on for....this one is a long-term out-of-flask project

We start discussing the upcoming OB Project #3 in chat on Sunday Jan 14

[justatypn]

It's so hard to pick just one Stonei or multi...guess I'll start the voting..

[sjMagoo]

I'm voting for Yellow Tiger - gorgeous!!!
And it was on my wish list already! I know it will take a long time to mature, but I really don't think this addiction is anything but healthy!!!!!!

[esungirl]

Paph richardianum all the wAAAY! I love the purple edges.

[Glen_on_Gulf_Coast]

I have to vote for Paph. appletonianum. It is awsome.

Glen

[Toddybear]

I also prefer the appletonianum....I have limited success with roths and phillipinense types

[Ironwood]

I would have to go with appletonianum as well, I get too impatient waiting, hence usually buy blooming size.