Den. primulinum

[pheli]

There are several versions of this species. This one, native to Laos and Vietnam, is very different from the pink Den. primulium. Though they look different, they are easy plant to cultivate and to bloom.

[elliej]

I love the colors...is that a fuzzy lip I see in the photo?

How large is the overall plant? This seems like a fun one to grow!

Thanks for sharing,

[pheli]

The lips are slightly fimbriated.
The plant is medium-sized, about 10 inches tall.

[shakkai]

Pheli, I love these flowers! Thanks for sharing your photos with us!

[smweaver]

That's beautiful! Mine lost all of its leaves over the winter when I let it go through its dry season. But it's still not doing anything at the moment--either producing buds or new growths. I might show it a picture of your flowers in the hope that it gets inspired. Are the flowers on your plant fragrant?

[Neverend]

That really interesting!

[cb977]

Another very nice one, pheli

[pheli]

Originally Posted by smweaver

That's beautiful! Mine lost all of its leaves over the winter when I let it go through its dry season. But it's still not doing anything at the moment--either producing buds or new growths. I might show it a picture of your flowers in the hope that it gets inspired. Are the flowers on your plant fragrant?

It is right to keep them dry in winter. In fact, my plant dropped all its leaves last December.
The buds emerged about 2 weeks ago and now it is blooming. New growths also appear at the same time.
The flower is very fragrant but slightly like that of Rhy. gigantea. Some people may regard it as an unpleasant odor.

[charmbutterfly]

Its really beautiful Pheli! I especially like the green color!

[pheli]

Originally Posted by charmbutterfly

Its really beautiful Pheli! I especially like the green color!

It is olive now and will turn to yellow-green gradually.