Paph. delenatii Bloomed

[quiltergal]

Thanks Dots!

Helen check this link from Gore. They have a very good explanation of the two different forms.

Gore Orchid Conservatory - Paph Catalog - Paphiopedilum slipper orchids

You'll need to scroll down aways. Looking at the form and color of my flower I'm guessing I have the southern Vietnamese form.

[Helen]

Thanks Terri, the Gore site was very interesting with lovely photos...Love the delenati...I guess mine is definitely the older version, as it is supposed to be white, but we will see!
Helen

[jim blanford]

Terri... Heres a pic of my delenatii, the second bloom just opened, it must be the older version it's a nice light pink,and a light fragrance. Jim.

[Helen]

Now Jim! they are absolutely LOVELY! I hope mine will be that beautiful...can you tell me how long I may have to wait for a bloom? I was told that it blooms with tiny leaves as they grow very very small .... that's why I have no idea when it will be ready.
I just got them on Sunday.
Helen

[Jill H]

Hi,
I've just purchased this one from Oak Hill Gardens. No bloom or spike(I bought it that way) Did you do anything in particular to get it to send up a spike? I repotted it yesterday. Your's is lovely!
Jill

[quiltergal]

Thanks Jill! I'm growing mine warmish with my Phals in slightly brighter light. I think cool night temps may be what triggers spiking same as for Phals.

[elliej]

Terri - you should be proud, that is a lovely bloom. How large is the overall plant? Thanks for sharing!

Joy

[gmdiaz]

I don't know which I like better, the lighter pouch or the darker one. . . both are lovely in a warm and fuzzy way.

[quiltergal]

Thanks elliej! The plant is about 8-10" from leaf tip to leaf tip, and consists of two growths. It's in a 3.5" pot.

[Mahon]

Terri,

Great bloom! Your plant is actually a VERY well formed Paph. Ho Chi Minh, which is the primary hybrid of Paph. delenatii and Paph. vietnamense. The leaves should have a sliver cast to it, and be somewhat ruffled with sparse mottling. Leaf undersides should be nearly solid purple, an inherited trait of Paph. vietnamense.

Here are two of my Paph. delenatii, which may demonstrate the new and the old forms, and the species in general.

The plant on the left is considered the "New Type", which was most recently discovered in the 1990's in North VietNam and Yun Nan, China. These are considered easier to bloom and more attractive than the older type.

The plant on the right demonstrates the older type for the species deriving from the Vacherot et Lecoufle specimen (who knows how many years and generations). The staminodial shield is notably different in coloration and markings, but still have similarities with the "New Type". The leaves also differ some, with denser mottling.

Anyways, enough of my rambling nonsense, good growing!

-Pat