Paphiopedilum rothschildianum

bigleaf · Mar 18, 2016

These are the same group originated from Taiwan Hung Shen breeding. I got these at Redland. These grew well but skipped flowering last year. They are root bound in 5.5 inch pot. Next step is to move them to 7.0 inch pot. I was told that I need to replace all potting mix. What a pain. I was just going to fill in more bark. Anyway I won't keep all of these. I too like the second flower for now It's darker and will have four flowers.

eOrchids · Mar 18, 2016

Stunning collection of roths!

But i like the second one.

gego · Mar 18, 2016

Very nice color. #2 has a nice form and will even be better as the flower matures. Hoping the petals will grow longer to balance the size of the petals.

Very good growing. Congrats!!!!!

Justin · Mar 18, 2016

Great growing. The dark one is a keeper.

Migrant13 · Mar 18, 2016

Wow, nice specimens in your Roth forest!

Heather · Mar 18, 2016

I almost prefer the plants! Gorgeous!

Ozpaph · Mar 18, 2016

The darker one is worth keeping.
What are the parents?

Leo_5313 · Mar 18, 2016

Very nice Peter!

abax · Mar 18, 2016

I always love the big, red nose on the darker roths. You've
got the Magic Touch. Who said you needed to completely
remove all the old potting medium? The growing medium
looks fine to me. The old stuff will fall off when you pot up anyway and you can add new medium. Better yet
switch to Orchiata and you won't have to do all that repotting all the time.

troy · Mar 19, 2016

Very nice, they are very healthy

bigleaf · Mar 19, 2016

Thank you all

Angela - I'm using Orchiata bark
I was told by a local Paph grower that with time Orchiata will sour and plants will go downhill. I need to add a bit Dolomites to raise PH.
I don't like to repot The most I would do is drop it into another large pot.
We will see. Time will tell. I do like big plants.

blondie · Mar 19, 2016

Wow heaven all are lovely I really like them

emydura · Mar 19, 2016

The dark clone is wonderful. Amazing looking plants as well.

Personally I would replace all the mix. I have only had bad experiences when dropping a pot straight into a bigger pot.

Hamlet · Mar 20, 2016

Great plants and greenhouse, wow!

17andgrowing · Mar 20, 2016

Great collection you have.

phraggy · Mar 20, 2016

All Roths are beautiful-- I like them all.

Orchiata goes sour!!! I haven't found this but I must admit it doesn't look as good as it used to --- my last lot was full of white splinters of wood.

Ed

Kawarthapine · Mar 20, 2016

Thanks for sharing your Roth heaven.

paphioboy · Mar 21, 2016

Wow! :drool::drool::drool:

orchidman77 · Mar 21, 2016

Stunning...

David

bigleaf · Mar 22, 2016

OMG. This one is even darker. Paph rothschildium is like Phal gigantea. Very addictive.

I'm not a professional photographer. These are just captured by my iPhone 6 Plus. Light color is what the phone sees this sunny morning.

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