Paph Michael Koopowitz -long petals

[smartie2000]

Its been a while since my last post. Just came into bloom, one of my favs.

The cross is (philippinense x sanderianum).

[WhiteRabbit]

Oh my! Fabulous!

[Bud]

What an amazing bloom....the long petals seem to be endlessly curling....

[nenella]

Wow Great Growing!
Very Cool Flowers! Thanks for posting.
I have had one of these for the past 4/5 years. It had made 2 new growths but they rotted (years ago) the main plant keeps on growing.
I have the pot stood into a couple of pots trying to keep the long leaves from touching the surface, & find hard to do ...it's becoming a pyramid...
I would love to see a pic of the whole plant as you have it growing as well as details of your growing conditions. Thanks in advance.

[smartie2000]

Originally Posted by nenella

Wow Great Growing!
Very Cool Flowers! Thanks for posting.
I have had one of these for the past 4/5 years. It had made 2 new growths but they rotted (years ago) the main plant keeps on growing.
I have the pot stood into a couple of pots trying to keep the long leaves from touching the surface, & find hard to do ...it's becoming a pyramid...
I would love to see a pic of the whole plant as you have it growing as well as details of your growing conditions. Thanks in advance.

Right now my plant is a single growth with a new one coming. It is mover 40cm across and has six leaves for the mature fan. Of course individual plants vary.

I have a feeling your plant is blooming sized. Also a strong root system seems to be important, but I haven't had much troubles with root problems with this cross. I use a medium bark mix, nothing special. I also grow under metal halide lighting. Everyone is different.

I also wouldn't change you cultural practices. Just give it patience! You can always try increasing/decreasing lighting, or moving the plant to a different area.

[Wynn Dee13]

Beautiful! I just saw one of these in real life for the first time at Sunset Valley Orchids. It is so beautiful to see in real life! I kept going back to look at it again and again! Thanks for sharing and great growing!

[ezil]

Hi Fren, we missed you around here! Glad you're back. Congrats. on a well bloomed plant and nice picture. How long are these sepals?

[smartie2000]

Thanks guys Its always interesting to see long petalled plants!

Originally Posted by ezil

Hi Fren, we missed you around here! Glad you're back. Congrats. on a well bloomed plant and nice picture. How long are these sepals?

The petals are 13 and a half inches long.

[tuvoc]

Fantastic!

Kim

[RosieC]

Gorgeous, such a great orchid!