Paphiopedilum Vill-exul in flower
 

I bought this Paph on the 20th at a small local 'Orchid Fair' already in flower. It's just taken me a while to get pictures taken and posted. This one was actually Hubby's choice, but I think he picked a wonderful one.

This is a primary hyrbid between Paph villosum and Paph exul... so pretty unimaginately named... but gorgeous for all that.

It also has a second bud growing :)

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WOW! Rosie another great looking Paph. hubby did good..... Jim.

Beautiful! I love the spots on the dorsal and how it grades from greenish brown to white.

I think I know what I'm putting on my Christmas wishlist this year! Paphs!!!!!!

Thanks Guys :biggrin:

Evan, this is actually an early Christmas present. As it gets difficult to mail order orchids over the winter and as I want Orchids for Christmas we have to get them early when there are local fairs.

I actually got seven at this show as my Christmas presents. I picked 5 of them and hubby picked 2 that he thought I would like (one of which was one he knows I've been wanting for while :biggrin:). I've posted pics of the others that are in flower already.

Fantastic, Rosie! The best of both parents.

Kim

Very nice Rosie! Your hubby has excellent taste! :biggrin:

Thanks Kim & Terri,

He does have good taste doesn't he :)

Looks like you're man has an eye for slippers, I get that ;) :biggrin: What a beautiful choice he made. Great one, Rosie :D

Thanks Gloria, yes I think he does like the slippers as the two he picked out for me were this paph and a Phrag.

Lovely! Should be vigorous, too!