Orchids 2024

[Justin]

Lovely! Not that it matters but what is the NS? I would think 10cm or so?

Will measure later but it has fairly decent size. Very substantial, waxy flower. Impressive in real life.

 

[lori.b]

Eager to see the photo. I have had this plant for about 10 years. When Hadley visited back then I asked him to bring some whites and pinks with vigorous growth habit. Could not be happier with this selection!

That's a very special plant if Hadley chose it for you. How nice that you've kept it growing so well too.

 

[richgarrison]

Eager to see the photo. I have had this plant for about 10 years. When Hadley visited back then I asked him to bring some whites and pinks with vigorous growth habit. Could not be happier with this selection!

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!

 

[Justin]

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!

 

[richgarrison]

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!

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!

 

[CharlesD]

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

 

[Justin]

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.

 

[GuRu]

...... I mainly grow it for the foliage......

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.

 

[Linus_Cello]

Especially if the flower only lasts for a short time

 

[Justin]

Actually opened some more.

This plant is from Taiwan circa 2014. As the second pic below shows, It appears to be the true species.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

A true vietnamense… congrats on it finally opening without blasting!

 

[Justin]

Who would have thought? It actually opened.

 

[Justin]

Paph Jack Tonkin 'Val's Choice' AM/AOS

This clone is a vigorous grower with a beautiful flower!

 

[IvoPhal]

What you do to grow beauties like this.... pls, don't answer

 

[cxcanh]

Yes, it true species, the flower shape not the same at most of the time.

 

[Justin]

Yes, it true species, the flower shape not the same at most of the time.

Thank you! I really appreciate your expert insight!