Paph. Franz Glanz

[MrHappyRotter]

Paph. Franz Glanz (emersonii x armeniacum)

It's blooming again. Seems to do alright for me. I divided the plant after it bloomed last, though technically it divided itself. This is a single growth plus a small pup that decided to flower.

Surprisingly, the flower seems like it's larger this time than last time, though it's a little wonky.

Also, I'm detecting a faint fragrance. I can't quite put my finger on what it smells like though. Sort of light, fresh. It doesn't remind me of any particular scent I can put a name to. Maybe it'll come to me later.

I have to say that this is a really lovely hybrid, particularly for fans of yellow flowers like me. Sure, it's not quite as bright and intense as armeniacum, but it's still a nice creamy yellow. The plant itself is fairly small and compact, easily growing (and blooming) under lights. It seems to be somewhat vigorous as well. I keep it evenly moist year round, seems to do fine with that. It does have some issues from time to time with a touch of leaf rot and it's picked up bugs before, so I'd say it requires a little more advanced care compared to something like delenatii, but it isn't terribly much more difficult to grow.

[Pattywack]

Oh I like it, nothing wonky about it as far a I can see but I don't grow these. It's very cheerful and the soft yellow is nice. Sometimes you just can't name the fragrance, light and fresh or sweet but so good first thing in the morning. Congratulations on the happy plant and beautiful bloom.

[MrHappyRotter]

Here are a couple more pics, with some close ups (as best I can do) of the interior of the pouch. Noticed the staminode is a little damaged, I guess I've been sniffing too much and poking it with my whiskers.









Besides the beautiful interior spots, notice the red blush at the top of the lip/pouch.

[No-Pro-mwa]

It's wonderful. I love the yellow color. Thanks for the info on growing the yellow ones. I have been wondering about how they compared to others.

[WhiteRabbit]

Lovely!

[Nico]

Simply beautiful! Congrats!
Nico

[Tindomul]

Gorgeous!!! I'm just starting out with Paphs, have two species, struggling to get them to bloom. Oh well.

[MrHappyRotter]

Originally Posted by Tindomul

Gorgeous!!! I'm just starting out with Paphs, have two species, struggling to get them to bloom. Oh well.

Species are generally more tricky than hybrids. I tend to stick with primary hybrids. They still retain a lot of the characteristics of their parent species, but also benefit from hybrid vigor.

[Tindomul]

I take it back, I have 1 species and one hybrid. They hybrid was given to me as a gift from my wife. It hasn't bloomed for me in several years (4+). The species I got from ebay, P. micranthum. Still alive, growing slowly.