Paphiopedilum hangianum - Orchid Board

kavanaru · #1 06-13-2010, 02:15 PM

This is a first bloomer. The flower has some deformities which I hope are correct for the next blooming (there is a second flower coming on this spike and a second spike growing too). Not the best shape as it is right now, the petals could also be wider, and the color pattern is not very symetric... however, I think the color of this plant is reason enough to keep it and wait for improvements in the coming years

WhiteRabbit · #2 06-13-2010, 02:30 PM

Very nice! I agree about the color - it's fantastic! Can't wait to see the other blooms on this plant!

camille1585 · #3 06-13-2010, 02:52 PM

You're right, the color is fantastic! Maybe the next bud or second spike will give you some better formed blooms. Does this paph species have a lot of color variation? I thought that these were supposed to be more yellow or cream colored, with much rounder/wider petals.

kavanaru · #4 06-13-2010, 02:56 PM

Camille, normally the species is indeed more yellow. But there are some "so-called" Red clones...

on the other hands, I must agree I have some doubts about the real ID of this plant.

Roy · #5 06-14-2010, 01:31 AM

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this isn't a pure hangianum. This is a hybrid with a multi or sequential flowerer.

kavanaru · #6 06-14-2010, 01:51 AM

Hi Roy, as I replied to Camille, I also had my doubts about the ID of this plant. We are currently having a discussion about possible parents in a nother forum.

What would be your guess for this plant?