2 paphs in bloom - Orchid Board

Lagoon · #1 04-30-2009, 12:24 PM

Hi all

1 - Hsinying Helen (Pinocchio x helenae) This is mini paph had it for almost 3 years. First bloom on the little tike, and another spike in low bud.

2 - Just pick this one up a couple of weeks ago...
Paph. Deperle

Thanks for lookin'

kavanaru · #2 04-30-2009, 12:27 PM

Hsinying Helen (Pinocchio x helenae) is so cute....

(P.S.- I am very very very biased when talking about Paph. helenae hybrids

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Lagoon · #3 04-30-2009, 12:31 PM

Yep the little goof ball is just abit over 2inches, just opened up last nite. I thought it would never bloom, it can stay now

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #4 04-30-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lagoon

I thought it would never bloom, it can stay now

Did you tell it "good 'chid! Good 'chid!"

Y'know, positive reinforcement helps!

*Puts on serious face* They are both beautiful!

quiltergal · #5 04-30-2009, 04:44 PM

They are both very nice Gloria! I really like the helenae cross. I saw one at the show last weekend. It was crossed with something else (can't remember what) but it was cute as can be. Unfortunately I put it down and someone else bought it.

Lagoon · #6 04-30-2009, 05:12 PM

LOL Nicole, oh no, not in my house, its rough around this town. I like to scare them up with the garbage can

But the tone changed alot when I seen the buds - yes I can be abit two-faced

Thanks Nicole, aww I love the lil guy

Terri, gosh you had it in you're hands

Perhaps theres another in you're future?
Everyone has space to grow this one.
I may get another cross, we'll see

Jorch · #7 04-30-2009, 09:55 PM

Nice blooms Gloria! I love the helenae hybrid! so cute!!

I'm not sure about the name on the second one though, the cross of all those species and hybrids together will not produce a white bloom, IMHO. Esp a lowii x haynaldianum x sukhakulii cross will not give you a flower of that shape and color! It's a lovely bloom, but looks more like an album Deperle or similar to me..