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Just a friendly note Isopropyl will not kill virus. You have to use a bleach solution to sterilize cutting tools (or a blowtorch).

Here is a first bloom Paph stonei 'TN Queen' x self. There are 3 open flowers, but there is a fourth bud that will open later. I grew this from a 2cm plantlet out of flask18 YEARS AGO. There were many cultural bumps and bruises along the way, but I am happy to finally see it in bloom! Here...

It is gorgeous, and love the photos.

The liemianum will be easier to grow and is a sequential bloomer. Paph appletonianum has a much better flower in my eyes, but this species blooms seasonally and may be a little more challenging. Get them both.

Fantastic!

Try Paph Paradise.

Species and hybrids from the subgenus Cochlopetalum: glaucophyllum, liemianum, primulinum, moquetteianum, etc. These are all sequential bloomers that can stay in bloom for a year or more.

Love the broad, dark petals. What is the clonal name?

I know we are talking about old backgrowths, but as a general rule I try to never cut the rhizome of multi Paph species to divide. More often than not one or both pieces will die.

Put some cinnamon on it, increase ventilation, and don't panic.

Congrats on the HCC! Your sands look great!

stonei :)

Any LED grow light will do. I have HLG 60 watt LEDs over my mature plants on 2×4 ' shelves. And single 4' 38 watt strips over seedling shelves (these are strong enough to bloom roths). I got the HLG lights from the local hydroponics shop, and the strips from The Orchid Hobbyist on Fb or from Lowes.

gorgeous!

I have a Delrosi that took 16 years to flower, and then has bloomed mangled twice. It gets one more chance then it is audi.

Forgot to mention, if you want to grow these indoors, a lot of growers will put a heating pad under them.

I have tried to grow them in normal indoor temperatures (and quite chilly in the winter evenings) -- multiple times. They always died after a year max. It is just how it is with these.

These all sound delish!

Wow those are all fantastic examples. Exceptional. Hope all is well and that you enjoy them!

Fantastic!