Orchid Zone rothschildianum.

[Theodoreorchidking]

As I posted about paph paradise selling some unlabeled orchid zone rothschildianum I bought one. It is in bloom so we will see how this turns out

 

[Skoester]

As I posted about paph paradise selling some unlabeled orchid zone rothschildianum I bought one. It is in bloom so we will see how this turns out View attachment 52547

I purchased one from Dave as well and it’s also in bloom, my first Roth to bloom. I have no idea how to discern the quality- but I was excited to see it bloom.

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

I purchased one from Dave as well and it’s also in bloom, my first Roth to bloom. I have no idea how to discern the quality- but I was excited to see it bloom.

I think it is wonderful. It is kinda all over the place with the flowers: they are dancing . What are the measurements? The dorsal looks good and has good proportions from what i can tell. If it is still figuring out it's form I would love an updated photo.
Congratulations

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

Also 4 flowers for a first bloom!!!! Wow

 

[Skoester]

I think it is wonderful. It is kinda all over the place with the flowers: they are dancing . What are the measurements? The dorsal looks good and has good proportions from what i can tell. If it is still figuring out it's form I would love an updated photo.
Congratulations

Frankly, I’ve been so busy at work that I’ve not been on top of things recently and I just staked it which is why the stalk and flowers are at such odd angles. I’ll attempt to take some measurements tomorrow.

 

[Skoester]

Also 4 flowers for a first bloom!!!! Wow

Is that not typical for roths? And should I cut the bloom off now since it’s the first time blooming?

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

Is that not typical for roths? And should I cut the bloom off now since it’s the first time blooming?

It seems for me is it usually 3 flowers. Honestly with cutting it off i have two thoughts.
1. I have several one growth rothschildianum bloom and just let the flower go as long as it wants. However these plants have extremely good roots and have been under my supervision. They all also have put out 1-3 new growths afterwards.

2. I get a plant specifically rothschildianum from a seller and it is in bloom/spike. Usually the flower looks good and i leave it like normal. However in my experience sellers are not good at growing roots on plants. Firstly it is exspensive to keep repoting. Another thing is they use non see through pots. I can monitor all my roots as they are in soup containers . Looking at my roth that I got the roots look good on the surface but I have no idea when they go deeper. The bark does not look like the newest. I probably would keep it a week then cut it.

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

Also with 4 flowers and a ton of energy the plant has just used it is going to be a struggle to grow a new growth fast. I would cut then repot. You need to do this when it is in active growth though or it will shock it terribly. A lot of my paphiopedilums are growing new root right now. Just play it by ear and don't freak out. Also do you have a good bark recipe you use?

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

This has been the number of roots about that i like to see: between these two photos. Also active root tips. The top one is kovachii and i repoted it into a 6" pot. If done right like I did the plant should have no problem. Roots are already circling the sides of the new pot