Paph ID help?

[sheiman]

I bought this paph at Ikea a couple months ago. A couple photos are below. Any idea what kind it is? I assume it's some sort of hybrid, but if I could get a better sense of the variety that would help. If you can't tell from the photos, the leaves are a light solid green - not mottled like some paphs.

Thanks in advance!

[PaphMadMan]

Your plant is probably Paph Henrietta Fujiwara, commonly seen in this green/white (alba) form, a cross of 2 species, haynaldianum and primulinum. There are a number of similar hybrids, but they aren't as often seen as albas.

[sheiman]

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

Your plant is probably Paph Henrietta Fujiwara, commonly seen in this green/white (alba) form, a cross of 2 species, haynaldianum and primulinum. There are a number of similar hybrids, but they aren't as often seen as albas.

Just googled Paph Henrietta Fujiwara and it looks spot-on. Thanks!

[PaphMadMan]

You're welcome. Hybrids of Paph primulinum are usually easy and vigorous.

[sheiman]

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

You're welcome. Hybrids of Paph primulinum are usually easy and vigorous.

That's good to hear. Both of the blooms have dropped and the spike turned brown, so I cut it down near the base. For now I'm just keeping the medium moist, not letting dry completely between waterings.

[Kitty]

It looks like a single growth plant, since each growth only blooms once you'll have to wait for a new growth to come on and mature, that could a few years. so why are you buying an unlabled orchid at a furniture store anyway? I'd say never buy a single growth paph it's too young and unstable. Good luck

[sheiman]

Originally Posted by Kitty

It looks like a single growth plant, since each growth only blooms once you'll have to wait for a new growth to come on and mature, that could a few years. so why are you buying an unlabled orchid at a furniture store anyway? I'd say never buy a single growth paph it's too young and unstable. Good luck

Ikea actually has a lot of orchids and they are cheap so I always check out their selection when I'm there. If this plant doesn't make it, at least I didn't spend a lot of money on it. We'll see how it goes!

[PaphMadMan]

Originally Posted by Kitty

It looks like a single growth plant, since each growth only blooms once you'll have to wait for a new growth to come on and mature, that could a few years. so why are you buying an unlabled orchid at a furniture store anyway? I'd say never buy a single growth paph it's too young and unstable. Good luck

Hmmmm... A bit pessimistic. This type of hybrid isn't as fast growing as some, but if well cared for there is a good chance it will mature a new growth and flower by next year, and every year thereafter, and will only improve with age. It can have 4-5 flowers on more mature plants, and they will be larger too. Inexpensive Paphs sold in flower will usually be single growth and can be a great bargain, with or without a name. Great starter plants for first time Paph growers.