Paph. ('Jolly Roger' x 'James Watson') - Orchid Board

NYCorchidman · #1 06-17-2012, 10:32 AM

I've been wanting to get nice vinicolor paph, but it's been not so successful. My goal has been collecting lots of these and put them all in a one big pot for my enjoyment.

I bought a few but only kept one so far.

Last week, I spotted a store that had lots of these. The store was closed so I went back the next day. Alas! all the paphs were already sold out!

The kind store keeper told me to stop by later in the afternoon as they had one more batch coming in then.
I did and hola~ I got this one out of 20 (some vinicolor but mostly just coloratum).

It's got a dark green mottling with beautiful silver background on the leaves. One old bloomed fan and this other fan with current bloom...I'm a bit worried as the leaves are all rather soft as if they are dehydrated or something.

WhiteRabbit · #2 06-17-2012, 02:42 PM

beautiful

NYCorchidman · #3 06-17-2012, 03:13 PM

I love how it looks under light with completely dark background.

dounoharm · #4 06-17-2012, 04:57 PM

i love the blackness of the bloom! it could be dehydrated some with the soft leaves but it will come back soon as you water it...gl

RosieC · #5 06-19-2012, 09:07 AM

Gorgeous colour, I love the vinicolor paphs.

NYCorchidman · #6 06-19-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RosieC

Gorgeous colour, I love the vinicolor paphs.

I love them too, but they are hard to find here. Well, the good ones that I like, at least.

I would be so nice if I could visit a nursery loaded with these dark flowered paphs all in buds so I could pick out some.

RosieC · #7 06-20-2012, 08:17 AM

Yeah, mine are both NoIDs (actually bought as one but turned out to be two slightly different plants in the pot.)

The ones I have are nice (and grow well) but I want to try and find some named ones like yours.

The Mutant · #8 06-20-2012, 12:50 PM

I love the dark vinicolors too. I have a small one, Paph Maudiae Vinicolor 'Schwarze Madonna', in very low bud at the moment which is so dark it looks black!

I really look forward to its first flower.

Rosie, if you want I can get a 'Schwarze Madonna' for you too (this is how it looks like: 'Schwarze Madonna'). The Swedish vendor is still selling it and I have a discount waiting for me the next time I buy an orchid from them. Let me know if you're interested!

RosieC · #9 06-20-2012, 01:16 PM

Thanks Mutant, but I'm actually saving up my pennies just now. Going to a big orchid show in July and can't spend much before then (or after) as I'm likely to spend lots & lots while there. Thanks for the offer

The Mutant · #10 06-22-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RosieC

Thanks Mutant, but I'm actually saving up my pennies just now. Going to a big orchid show in July and can't spend much before then (or after) as I'm likely to spend lots & lots while there. Thanks for the offer

I understand, it's better to save for the show so you can buy LOTS of chids there.