Paphiopedilum concolor

[MrHappyRotter]

This was a mix-up from Popow originally purchased as concolor 'Yellow' x hangianum, but obviously it was an accidental selfing. They were very gracious about the mistake.

I can't say there's anything terribly special about it, but I figured I'd share. It blooms regularly, multiple times a year. I've grown it in a small pot so it's perpetually root bound, perhaps that's why?

The flowers are fragrant, but I find the fragrance to be unpleasant. It's a mixture of apple peel and vomit.











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Several times a year, that's nice!

Years ago I mail-ordered an "apricot-scented" geranium. When it arrived I thought it smelled like vomit, not apricots.

[Mountaineer370]

I've got one of these that I've had for a year now. It's blooming size but has not bloomed yet. At first, I was a little jealous of your luck in having yours bloom several times a year, but then I read the rest of your post, and now I'm not so sure I want mine to bloom! Maybe I'll just be happy with the pretty foliage.

[WaterWitchin]

Gorgeous colors. This is one of those rare times it's good to not be able to smell the roses.

[DeaC]

Since I have luck growing most of my Bulbos, I obviously don't care how they smell and having things bloom multiple times a yr. is always a plus. Great bloom.

[bogdan]

Thank you for pointing out the smell part.
Due to my ignorance I didn't think about smelling the flowers on mine until today but, oh God, the vomit is there and no apple in sight!

[MrHappyRotter]

Originally Posted by bogdan

Thank you for pointing out the smell part.
Due to my ignorance I didn't think about smelling the flowers on mine until today but, oh God, the vomit is there and no apple in sight!

[Paphluvr]

But at least, unlike delenatii which can be smelled from several feet away, I find I have to have my nose practically in my concolor in order to smell the funk.

[tellmewhy]

Beautiful !!!!!