Paph. helenae (two clones)
 

These two were sold as Paph.helenae var.delicatulum... obviously European nurseries have some issues when IDing some plants... Note: my other Paph helenae, bought also as as var delicatulum, was also not the mentioned variety!

from both clones I like the right one the most...nicer shape, wider Dorsal, and better color...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/...440540357c.jpgPaphiopedilum helenae by kavanaru, on Flickr

Very nice :) I wish someone in the US was selling these, I love miniatures and slippers.... helenae fits the bill :)

I worked at Antec over the summer, wish they were still in business...

Thanks Tim, thanks for teh comment! :)

The problem in the USA is that Paph. helenae still has the "Illegal" status. However, I think that some growers has now some "legal" plants... you would need to contact the paph nurseries around..

Ramon, what is the difference between var delicatum and the regular helenae?

I was finally able to acquire a helenae last spring. I've seen them around but only one supplier was actually selling them.

Really nice.

I don't know what the var delicatum looks like so can't comment on the variety, but I take it from your comment that it's not like this.

Anyway yours are gorgeous.

Here you can see pictures of Paphiopedilum helenae forma delicatum
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this variety has been described, if I recall it correctly, by Olaf Gruss (right now not 100% sure about Olaf being the author of the description, I must admit)

Pretty, I can see why you have been trying to get hold of one!

Oh that is pretty! I can see why you want one. It's much pinker than the regular helenae.