Paph. delenatii

[MrHappyRotter]

Paph. delenatii

This is 1/2 dunkel. The color is good. Shape is so-so. Fragrance is nice, but light.

[Paphluvr]

The color is very good, and I particularly like the staminode on this one.

[WhiteRabbit]

Very nice!

[No-Pro-mwa]

So cute. I need to get another one of these.

[snowflake311]

I love the color.

I can't wait for mine to bloom. I have 2 new growths on it so it is doing well but no bloom. Its still young only 3 years old about.

[MrHappyRotter]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

So cute. I need to get another one of these.

Agreed! It's a fantastic species.

[Leafmite]

You have a very pretty one! And fragrant! That is even better! Congratulations.
My only Paph is a very small seedling delenatii. I really hope it will be a fragrant one.

[ThePinkCucumber]

Pretty!

[PaphLover]

MrHappyRotter what makes the shape 'so-so' in your opinion? (newbie question)

[MrHappyRotter]

Originally Posted by PaphLover

MrHappyRotter what makes the shape 'so-so' in your opinion? (newbie question)

Well, P. delenatii is prone to the recurved petals and curled dorsal sepal in general, and this flower is no exception. Also, it's not a terribly large delenatii flower. Though it does make up for that by producing bi-floral spikes sometimes, plus the color is really nice and it has a lovely fragrance.

The best of the best should have full, and flat or nearly flat petals, and minimal curvature in the dorsal sepal.