Paphiopedilum Hung Sheng Venus
 

Here is a cross between Paphiopedilum venustum album and charlesworthii album. It is a first time bloom and a little deformed but I love it, I can't wait to see what she will look like with multiple blooms.

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Nice one Susie, is it normal for the spike to be so short, and if so do you know which parent that is a trait of.? Just begining to learn about paphs. I love them.

Love all those little hairs!

Hi Carol. I don't know how tall the spike should be but it does have charlesworthii in it and that is usually quite short. However, I did see another one online and the stem was alot taller. I guess it depends on the culture.

Nice! :wtg:

I have heard the lesser the light the taller the stem.
Maybe?

I have mine quite far from the window. They are on top of a dresser which sis about 14 feet back from a south west facing window. they get some bright afternoon sun but I don't think that they are over exposed. I would like to get a taller spike on them but so far the two that I have managed to bloom here have been short.

That sounds like a low light spot to me guess you can't believe all you hear.

I'd be happy with such a pretty bloom!!! Some of mine I've never seen bloom, I waiting LOL

Very nice paph!

I have one that I have never seen bloom and I have had it the longest - a simple maudiae green. Oh well I guess good things come to those who wait!

It kinda reminds me of a teacup.I love it!!!ginnibug