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Paph. gratrixianum

Here's another little first bloomer that I have. I must say that I really love this one, it's so very cute and I love the spotted dorsal. :blushing:

I'm also happy that it decided to go for two blooms as a starter so I have a second flower to look forward to while I enjoy looking at the first one.

Enjoy!

http://www.neovita.com/orkideer/bild...45422.orig.jpg

http://www.neovita.com/orkideer/bild...45438.orig.jpg

Yay, soon it'll have two flowers! :D
http://www.neovita.com/orkideer/bild...45423.orig.jpg

Lovely, look at the size of those flowers! Nice glossy, lacquered appearance.

Very nice one. I like the spots too. What size pot is it? Just trying to get an idea of the plant size.
Thanks.

I've always loved this one :D

good growing and 2 fllowers, what a deal!!

Thanks guys! I really like this Paph and has done so ever since I saw the first picture of it. The fact that it looks even better IRL is a great bonus. :nod:

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Originally Posted by orchideya (Post 516770)

Very nice one. I like the spots too. What size pot is it? Just trying to get an idea of the plant size.
Thanks.

Hmm... Let's see now, the pot is 9cm, the longest leaves are approximately 18cm long and 4cm wide, the inflorescence (from the base to the ovary) are 8-9cm, the flower is; horizontal 9.5cm, vertical a little less than 9cm. It has four fans, two that are blooming size (obviously) and two smaller ones. More information than you asked for, but hopefully it'll give you a better idea how big the plant is. :D

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Originally Posted by dounoharm (Post 516814)

good growing and 2 fllowers, what a deal!!

Well, I can't take any credit for growing it since I've only had it since 16th of May, but I'm glad it came with two blooming sized fans since it apparently can take a while for it to reach this size.

Awesome species. Well done.

Kim

Well, the second flower has been opened for some time now and I really like the overall appearance of this Paph, especially with the flowers hanging as they do, it fits somehow.

The second flower is a bit paler but has more distinct spots instead (on the lower dorsal that is as well as the petals).

I really like this little guy! :love:

http://www.neovita.com/orkideer/bild...46176.orig.jpg

http://www.neovita.com/orkideer/bild...46177.orig.jpg

http://www.neovita.com/orkideer/bild...46178.orig.jpg