My first Paph! - Orchid Board

Hedge · #1 12-09-2008, 01:14 PM

Hi all

Just been given this lovely little Paph as an early birthday present

and all it said on the label was Pinnochio and its from a dutch grower. It has lovely mottled leaves and the flower is fully open. There are two more growths apart from the one that is flowering. I want to ask two questions : is it a Pinnochio and care hints and tips for getting more flowers please
Thank you

Roly0217 · #2 12-09-2008, 01:23 PM

Hedge and congrats on your new Paph. !!! Just like any other chids there are addicting. I'm up to 9 in less than a month

Here is what Paph. Pinocchio looks like.Paph Pinocchio so I don't think that this one is Pinocchio but I'm not an expert on this field. Let someone more experience help. Anyways it's beautiful !!!!

camille1585 · #3 12-09-2008, 01:56 PM

It's definitely not Paph Pinocchio, but it's really nice looking!

I wish I got B-day presents like that! Sometimes the labels get switched. I don't know much about Paphs since I don't have any yet, but you'll get more blooms on new fans. If the two growths you mention are new growths, then once they mature you should have some blooms.

magicatt · #4 12-09-2008, 03:22 PM

Very cute! I like the faint sprinkling of "freckles" on it.

whygreenberg · #5 12-09-2008, 03:36 PM

As already mentioned, it's definitely not Pinocchio. But whoever gave you that lovely b-day present is a really fantastic friend! It's very lovely!

cirillonb · #6 12-09-2008, 04:10 PM

even though it is probably no Paph Pinocchio you seem to describing additional buds. Should it act like a Pinocchio you could expect the flower to last about 1 month to be almost immediately followed by another. I have have 8 blossoms since January 2008 and another one is on that stalk. Furthermore, a new spike is rapidly growing with a partially opened bud.
Nick

dounoharm · #7 12-09-2008, 04:33 PM

well dont look a gift horse in the mouth, lol....maybe we will have an expert show up with a good opinion soon....meantime enjoy! it is beautiful!

BikerDoc5968 · #8 12-09-2008, 05:47 PM

The link given above is a pic of mine and you already know this isn't Pinocchio. The doral has markings of some venustum alba influence....here is a good link for reference: Paphiopedilum & Phragmipedium Intro Page - AnTec Laboratory

breeindy · #9 12-09-2008, 10:42 PM

Beautiful! Not pinnochio though.

breeindy · #10 12-09-2008, 10:49 PM

here's my paph maudie x wardii and can see some similarities, like the white/green lid. Not sure what your is.