Finally Paphiopedilum stonei in full bloom ... 5 FLOWERS!!!

[Paphman910]

did it re-flower?

It will probably flower this late summer because one of the flower shealth is swollen at the base. It also has 2 other flower shealth which will not flower till next year as they are newer. Seems like stonei only flower on the oldest growth.

This plant skipped flowering last year as I pollinated it with pollen exchange from another member Rick. My attempt failed but Rick's stonei cross resulted in a few flasks from what I understood.

 

[Paphman910]

Great specimen PM. Do you grow your multis in small or large pots?

It is in an eight inch pot currently and it is nearly filled. I will probably have to repot next year into a ten inch pot with lots of lava rock for drainage.

 

[wonderlen3000]

DROOL ..... this is the most colorful, massive, stonei i had seen so far. Great job, and plant looks super healthy.