Candidates for the long term project
 

There seems to be enough interest for me to buy at least two flasks, so let's have a vote on what we will grow. The cost per participant will be under $20. I have five nominees:

Paph appletonianum

Relatively fast and very easy to grow, will likely bloom in 3-4 years.
http://www.slipperorchids.info/paphs...etonianum2.jpg


Paph richardianum

A close relative of Paph lowii, but smaller and faster growing.

http://www.slipperorchids.info/paphs...hardianum2.jpg

Paph Yellow Tiger

The picture says it all, likely slow grower due to the stonei parent.

http://www.slipperorchids.info/paphp...llowTiger1.jpg

Paph Addicted Philipp

Should be fairly compact for a multi, and a decent grower.

http://www.slipperorchids.info/paphp...tedPhilip2.jpg

Phrag Grande

Faster growing than long petaled Paphs, grows into a very large plant.

http://www.slipperorchids.info/phrag...ragGrande2.jpg

All photos from slipperorchids.info

Can I have two??? :shock: :shock: :shock:

ummm... at the risk of being stoned:blushing: I really don't like Paphs, or Phrags for that matter......

Hi Christina,
This is not for the project we have coming up that you signed on for....this one is a long-term out-of-flask project :D

We start discussing the upcoming OB Project #3 in chat on Sunday Jan 14 :D

It's so hard to pick just one :biggrin: Stonei or multi...guess I'll start the voting..:lol:

I'm voting for Yellow Tiger - gorgeous!!! :drool:
And it was on my wish list already! I know it will take a long time to mature, but I really don't think this addiction is anything but healthy!!!!!! :biggrin:

Paph richardianum all the wAAAY! I love the purple edges.:banana:

I have to vote for Paph. appletonianum. It is awsome.

Glen

I also prefer the appletonianum....I have limited success with roths and phillipinense types :(

I would have to go with appletonianum as well, I get too impatient waiting, hence usually buy blooming size.