Paph. lowii
 

Another Paph lowii. Four buds on first bloom seedling. Hard to believe that I got it as a single growth (25cm) plant last spring (Maybe I just got used to the coryopedilum growth rate???). Another one from Mr. Bear. I think its an okay lowii. Still prefer a clone with a good flower count.

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Paph. lowii by paphioman, on Flickr

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Paph. lowii by paphioman, on Flickr

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Paph. lowii by paphioman, on Flickr

Nice! I dont know anything about these, is the long stem typical?

Yes, they are pretty long. Normally I would stake but not on these kinds. Cascading is the best presentation on this blooms in my opinion.

Its true, it really makes an impact. Beautiful, thank you for sharing :)

Nice one.

Kim

I love lowii.

I wish the plant was smaller.

Get richardianum, haynaldianum or haynaldianum var. laurae for that if you want small.

I almost bought haynaldianum (album) in bud at a show last month. It was indeed smallish.

I should have bought it just for instant gratification at least, but I had two big shopping bags loaded with paphs (maudiaes and parvis) and some others. lol

Well, I went back on sunday and it was of course gone. lol

How big does Bernice get?? I love that hybrid.

By the way, I bought a hybrid involving philippinense, roth, and wilhelmniae online which is supposed to come to me this week.
The leaf span is only about 8in and it is in spike!
Two reasons I bought it without thinking about anything else. lol

I am so so excited!!!!

It depends on the clones of both parents used. Paph philippinense is variable in size. Wilhelminae can possibly reduce the size of the plant.

The seller had about three of the same cross. The one I got was the smallest.

Maybe it means it will also have small flowers?
hmmm I guess I will find out.
As long as I like the flower shape color, and the plant stays rather on the smallish side, I will definitely keep it. otherwise, out! lol