Paph Ho Chi Minh
 

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Paph vietnamense x delenatii. It blooms much larger than either parent.

I wonder why this was named as such? I don't relish Ho, but the colors are nice. I probably would never buy one of these just because...

..because it's pinkish purple :evil:

:coverlaugh:

Beautiful bloom .. great form and color ! :clap:

No! Because it's a Ho! :banana:

Both species are native to Vietnam. The cross was named by Herr Popow in Germany so perhaps he thought it was a homage to the revolutionary leader of modern, united Vietnam. There doesn't seem to be a lot of love for him from our Vietnamese immigrants!

I LOVE this one! :drool: I am so jealous...
Great job! :D

Nice!

And rigthfully so! :evil:

I'm so jealous! I have that one but it's years from blooming! I can't wait! Your's is beautiful!

You have some great plants. That is a great example of that crossing and it's rare to find one better. I have a few and hopefully will one day see them flower.

;-)