Green Complex in bloom again!
This is paph. ([Elfstone X Henryanum] X [Lavender Lovely X P.Shamrock]) that I got last December in bloom.
It since grew two new growths, one of which matured and began to develop a bud back in May. It finally opened up two weeks ago. Wow~ it's been taking forever!
I wasn't sure if the bud would make it through the hot summer, but I guess Henryanum background might have helped.
The bloom opened up green but soon turned yellowish. I wonder if it's the temperature influence because the winter bloom stayed green before turning yellow and wilting.
Another difference I notice is that the dorsal is more elongated vertically and slightly bent forward on top as opposed to full round flat doral of winter bloom. hmmmm
The first picture below is of the winter bloom and the next one is of the current bloom.
Last edited by NYCorchidman; 08-18-2014 at 04:47 PM..
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