Paphiopedilum helenae

[PaphMadMan]

This is very nice, but it doesn't look like a typical Paph helenae, more like a helenae hybrid. The petals seem too broad, and the strong streaks of color in the petals and dorsal are unusual. Maybe it will look more typical when the flower is fully open. How big is the flower?

[TOMMYMIAMI]

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

This is very nice, but it doesn't look like a typical Paph helenae, more like a helenae hybrid. The petals seem too broad, and the strong streaks of color in the petals and dorsal are unusual. Maybe it will look more typical when the flower is fully open. How big is the flower?

Many thanks, the plant is tiny, and the bloom was opened just for the first day, so it may open more. I did get it from Spring Water Orchids and it says on the tag Paph helenae, no hybrid, we shall see:-)

[TOMMYMIAMI]

Ok, so I am starting to be sure I have pure species, as seller told me, I must wait few days, and this is the bloom after 3 days open, getting correct shape and color :-)