fairrieanum.

I always look forward to Paphiopedilum fairrieanum season. Such a magnificent bloom to brighten up the gloomiest of short dark winter days. Certainly one of the most enjoyable slipper orchids to photograph. These shots were taken with my Nikon Z8, 105mm F2.8 macro lens. The aperture used here...

So I caved in and bought this dark fairrieanum, knowing full well I cannot carry it back with me from Dresden. It will reach me through legal channels eventually. I love the stance and dark colors. The petals were most likely crushed inwards during transport. What say the ST forum? Did I...

Hi all, been a little while since posting anything. All very slow in the greenhouse with a few plants in bud, however this Paph fairrieanum semi-album has brightened things up a little. Decided to bring it in for a portrait session yesterday, and thought I'd share the results. It's a slow...

A gift from Japan that blooms 2-3 times a year due to its prolific growths. Medium size plant with canhii inspired flowers. It’s a cross of fairrieanum x canhii, registered in 2019 by Olaf Gruss. NS 8 cm. Grown low light in warm to intermediate conditions, water regularly with no rest...

Took a while to open as the nights were very cool (15C). I think it helped with the darker color. Looks like a pagoda. NS 7.5 cm DS 5.5W x 6.5L Inflorescence 28 cm

These first blooms came from the Tokyo Dome show in February of this year, the last international show I attended and judged at. They are from Japanese breeding. Will do measurements when fully expanded in a week. I find the markings very clear against a white background. I had hoped for more...