Paphiopedilum hainanense

[The Mutant]

Originally Posted by Bud

@ The Mutant: dont be fooled by its small size...pretty soon it will spike on you...

Thank You, Ray ! The search in the net sent me to appletonianum thats how I was able to find its culture.

I hope so! I've ordered one now (there went my purchase ban out the window) and it'll be delivered in a 4.7" pot so hopefully it'll be blooming sized and as beautiful as yours (and I hope it really is a hainanense and not something else).

[Bud]

but of course it must be a true hainanense...they will lose their reputation as seller if they stiff you...
the way you said the size of the pot: it is blooming size.
I am excited for you. show us pictures of the blooms....

[The Mutant]

Well, they sell some unregistered hybrids and a P. equestris I've bought a keiki from has had its identity as a true equestris questioned, so I hope it is a hainanense. I'm going to contact them about the equestris in question and ask about it. I think it is a true species equestris, but it's always good to have it confirmed by the vendor.

You shouldn't encourage me Bud, I'll spam the forum when this beauty arrives.

[Daethen]

Mine is blooming in a 2.5 inch pot.

[The Mutant]

Originally Posted by Daethen

Mine is blooming in a 2.5 inch pot.

And exactly where are the pics? Can't see any? *hint hint*

[dounoharm]

lovely little thing!! amazing how small it can be and provide a hunk of bloom like that....good growing!!

[Bud]

Thank You, Dounoharm !

[Wynn Dee13]

Gorgeous! I love the mottled leaves. They make it beautiful even when not in flower. Thanks for sharing! I like seeing pics of the whole plant too.

[RosieC]

Really lovely!

[Bud]

Thank You, Wynn Dee!

Thank You, Rosie !