paphiopedilum javanicum

My Sam Tsui stuff came today. Couldn’t be happier. Had to have the Paphiopedilum braemii (“New Wave” x self) because I’m such a fan of its namesake and figured this little tonsum will be a joy forever. But then I couldn’t resist the idea of a multifloral P. niveum (“Perfect Circle” x “Three...

Finally, my first javanicum to bloom (of ten, seven of which are half albino selfings). This is the floresianum variety, with more reddish tones (not really present in this one) than the normal type. A very waxy olive brown-green with magenta borders around the dorsal sepal and petals. Color...

I guess summer is the season of my chagrin. I got this two years ago from eBay as an “established division” of P. javanicum “chocolate” western form. First three photos show its arrival...next three photos show how it looked one year later...last three photos are how it looked yesterday when I...