Will measure later but it has fairly decent size. Very substantial, waxy flower. Impressive in real life.
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Will measure later but it has fairly decent size. Very substantial, waxy flower. Impressive in real life.
That's a very special plant if Hadley chose it for you. How nice that you've kept it growing so well too.
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ha you referenced that visit.... i was in town for that meeting and met you there....
i remember you telling me you were mainly growing roths... i thought to myself interesting focus...
if only i had taken that hint ;-) maybe i'd have a piece of Mt Millais in my collection ha!
LOL.
It was a memorable visit. Hadley actually stayed with us. It was the only time I met him in person, and really enjoyed his personality!
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I suspect it was awesome having him as a local resource... I had the same kind of situation when he came to speak at our society... we went out for dinner and beers' then went back to my house hung out in the greenhouse potted up the stuff together i had advanced ordered... awesome opportunities we'll never forget!
I went and visited him in NC once a while back. Had a great time hanging out in the greenhouse for the day but unfortunately it was summer time so not too many blooms. Regret not going back again and not getting to seem him before he passed
Paph vietnamense.
This plant has been frustrating. I mainly grow it for the foliage. The bud either blasts every year, or just fails to open. This is the most "open" I think I have ever gotten the flower so I am calling it a success.
This plant has been frustrating. I mainly grow it for the foliage. The bud either blasts every year, or just fails to open. This is the most "open" I think I have ever gotten the flower so I am calling it a success.
Indeed Justin, the foliage or the leaf patterns of P. vietnamense can be stunning and sometimes they may be of better quality than the flower.
Especially if the flower only lasts for a short time
Actually opened some more.
This plant is from Taiwan circa 2014. As the second pic below shows, It appears to be the true species.
This plant is from Taiwan circa 2014. As the second pic below shows, It appears to be the true species.
A true vietnamense… congrats on it finally opening without blasting!
Who would have thought? It actually opened.
Paph Jack Tonkin 'Val's Choice' AM/AOS
This clone is a vigorous grower with a beautiful flower!
This clone is a vigorous grower with a beautiful flower!
What you do to grow beauties like this.... pls, don't answer
Thank you! I really appreciate your expert insight!
Jack Tonkin has reached peak white.
My besseae will never win a quality award, but it has lovely red flowers and is in bloom 365 days a year. There are currently two inflorescences from the same growth.
I am very excited about this Orchid Inn leucochilum. It's the biggest plant and first to bud. I deflasked these a few years ago but have been too lazy to take them out of the compots
My besseae will never win a quality award, but it has lovely red flowers and is in bloom 365 days a year. There are currently two inflorescences from the same growth.
I am very excited about this Orchid Inn leucochilum. It's the biggest plant and first to bud. I deflasked these a few years ago but have been too lazy to take them out of the compots
In bloom year round! That is the dream and the goal. How many growths is the plant?
It is a compact plant. About 5 or 6 growths. I keep it in a tray of water.
Tom-DE
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Nice looking leucos there...can't wait to see the flower!
