What is this flower - Orchid Board

Grandma M · #1 08-13-2008, 05:26 PM

I bought this about 3 years, it really grew to be a rather large plant. I grew it with my Paphs. but it never bloomed before. Today I found this bloom tucked between the folds of 2 leaves. I had to force the folds open so I could free the flower.

I bought it as Paph Drewetii (niverum X lowii). I have never seen a Drewetii bloom and I'm not sure if this is what the label says it is. What this is? Anyone, does it look like Drewetii?

Marilyn

bonsai1504 · #2 08-13-2008, 05:38 PM

i don't know but when the flower fully opens i will be easier to tell.

shakkai · #3 08-13-2008, 06:22 PM

Marilyn, I could only find one photo of a Drewetii - toward the bottom of this page: orchidfriend2.html

Not really sure if your's will look like this one - the purple colour seems to have a lighter background in yours. But hopefully now that the flower is free of the foliage, it will open some more and we can find out!!