Summer 2024 plant project- Paph primary hybrid

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by LexaCat

Oh yeah, I totally vote for 'get them all'!

A new member and already an excellent enabler!!

[LexaCat]

Indeed

[DaylightFirefly]

niveum x fairrieanum

It could be multi-floral if I understand it correctly. But so could be delenatii and I have one which is absolutely not.

[Leafmite]

This board certainly does encourage the orchid hobby!

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by DaylightFirefly

niveum x fairrieanum

It could be multi-floral if I understand it correctly. But so could be delenatii and I have one which is absolutely not.

I wouldn't expect "multifloral" ... neither parent is. Maybe niveum might have 2 on an inflorescence (delenatii sometimes does too) but the the usual, and in the hybrid? Would be really surprised. But orchids do surprise and make liars of us all...

[Blueszz]

Hi Everyone.
While watering my St. Swithin I thought of this topic. How are your Paphiopedilums doing?

St. Swithin is slow. I mean... like slower than slow, in a slow way


I think this plant is going to test my patience

[FranningtonBear]

Originally Posted by Blueszz

Hi Everyone.
While watering my St. Swithin I thought of this topic. How are your Paphiopedilums doing?

St. Swithin is slow. I mean... like slower than slow, in a slow way


I think this plant is going to test my patience

My project plant, Debbie Robinson, is preparing for it's first bloom. It has a big fat bud so hopefully not too much longer... but... new baby so who knows!

[FranningtonBear]

Originally Posted by FranningtonBear

My project plant, Debbie Robinson, is preparing for it's first bloom. It has a big fat bud so hopefully not too much longer... but... new baby so who knows!

I was prompted to take a few pictures this evening of it. Such pretty leaves!

My first Paph, if it turns out the my conditions are favourable, I can see the collection growing quickly!

[LexaCat]

I should have posted about my little Paph Donvischilum months ago, but I have been so busy it slipped my mind. The good news is that I have waited so long that now I can tell the whole story of its blooming at once.

This charming little Paph opened its flower around the first of September and it bloomed beautifully through yesterday when I finally cut the spike. It even won a few ribbons at local orchid shows along the way.

Overall, I'm super pleased with its compact form, cute purple spots, and long lasting flower. Highly recommend.

Happy Holidays to you all!

[WaterWitchin]

Wow, that's a beauty! Good growing!!