New sanderianum Hybrid: (Platy Swith x sanderianum)

[Drorchid]

Thus far this is my favorite multifloral hybrid that I created here at Orchids Limited. It is Paph. Platy Swith x sanderianum. Paph. Platy Swith is Saint Swithin x platyphyllum, so this cross is 50% sanderianum, 25% platyphyllum, 12.5 % philippinense and 12.5% rothschildianum. At this point you can almost call these type of multiflorals: "complex" multiflorals. I love the "golden" tan colors, and especially the dark almost purple looking edges at the base of the petals.

Robert

 

[SlipperKing]

Yes, very cool! I like the purple as well.

 

[e-spice]

Very pretty!

e-spice

 

[John M]

Yeah, I like the purple colour too. It's different and adds lots of interest. Also, I like the large staminode....again, it's different and adds lots of interest. This multifloral really stands out. Good pairing, Robert!

 

[NYEric]

Favorite multifloral PAPH you mean! :viking:

 

[Drorchid]

Favorite multifloral PAPH you mean! :viking:

Well of course...As I had posted in the Paph section I was referring to multifloral Paphs....

Robert

 

[SlipperFan]

Beautiful, Robert.

I'm interested in the very pale leaves. Is this typical?

 

[McPaph]

very nice, great color

 

[Elena]

Really gorgeous result, I love it!

 

[raymond]

very nice , is the first flowering plant ?

 

[Jorch]

it's a great mix of the best traits of all parents! Very nice! :clap:

 

[JeanLux]

beautiful flowers on this 1growth plant (well looks like a new is just emerging)!!! How long did it take to bloom? Jean

 

[Bolero]

Amazing cross, I would love that too!

 

[toddybear]

Was one of these blooming last March? I was at OL and saw a similar one without a label.....I'll have to check it against my picture. It's stunning!

 

[Drorchid]

Beautiful, Robert.

I'm interested in the very pale leaves. Is this typical?

No, I think it was getting too much light; it was growing in an area that we has not put any shade cloth up.

Robert

 

[goldenrose]

:clap: :drool: It reminds me of MK, which is at the top of my fav list! :drool: :clap:

 

[Drorchid]

very nice , is the first flowering plant ?

Correct!

beautiful flowers on this 1growth plant (well looks like a new is just emerging)!!! How long did it take to bloom? Jean

I made the cross back in May of 2002; the first seedlings got planted in July of 2004, so it took them 5 years as seedlings out of the lab to bloom.

Robert

 

[Bobc]

Very nice. great photos.

 

[Wendy]

Spectacular! I want one. :drool:

 

[odin]

Awesome paph, you do a great job.