Paphiopedilum villosum

[Rosim_in_BR]

I had this as Paph. villosum, the species, but It was pointed out to me that it is actually a primary hybrid between Paph. villosum and Paph. hirsutissimum. So, I am correcting my post.
My thanks to Roy and Jorch !

[snow]

a wonderfull species mauro, and at an appropriate time

[Roy]

I think I would suggest that this is NOT a pure villosum.
It has distinct features of hirsutissimum in it. In fact there is a lot of hirsutissimum there.
Its very nice anyway.

[Jorch]

I agree, it looks more like a Paph Germinyanum. Regardless, great growing! Very healthy plant and great blooming!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Roy

I think I would suggest that this is NOT a pure villosum.
It has distinct features of hirsutissimum in it. In fact there is a lot of hirsutissimum there.
Its very nice anyway.

Originally Posted by Jorch

I agree, it looks more like a Paph Germinyanum. Regardless, great growing! Very healthy plant and great blooming!

I wouldn't be surprised! Paphs are not really available in my country and there is few orchidists that really know them here. Most of times nurseries sell primary hybrids as if they were species. I'm tired to see Paph Ho Chi Min being sold as Paph. delenatii, hybrids of Paph. sukhakulii being sold as the species and so on.
Anyway, thank you very much for correcting me!

[Shirley]

Whatever it is, Mauro, it's very lovely! And I've received a little more orchid education so Thank You!

[snow]

well would,nt you know it i have hirsutisimum.; but has not yet bloomed. now i know what to expect.
can,t wait.

[Roy]

Originally Posted by snow

well would,nt you know it i have hirsutisimum.; but has not yet bloomed. now i know what to expect.
can,t wait.

Snow, your hirsutissimum will be similar only. If you scan the forum you will find a hirsut' to compare. The above flower has the villosum shape, nothing like hirsut'.

[Chubidubi]

It's an amazing specimen regardless of its true name.