Paph. callosum var. sublaeve

[The Mutant]

It's not fully opened yet, but I couldn't contain myself. It's not particularly colourful (as I've seen they can be), but due to its size I love it! It's so darn small! Only 6 cm wide and high (less than 2 1/2"). :rollhappy:

I think it's smaller than normal (or what I've read on slipperorchids.info is the norm at least) because of the tiny fans. It's a stress blooming, but I think I'll let the flowers bloom until they wilt by themselves, since it has two bigger and already flowered fans, plus a fourth new one (beside the three in bud) that so far doesn't show any sign of blooming. I hope it's going to grow a normal sized leaf instead.

I'll update the thread when all three flowers are open.

 

[SlipperKing]

I don't know, these can be pretty small plants/flowers. I don't think its all that stessed. Good start

 

[Martin]

just beautiful!

 

[The Mutant]

I don't know, these can be pretty small plants/flowers. I don't think its all that stessed. Good start

Trust me, it is a stress blooming. The largest leaves on the previously flowered fans are about 8 cm (3 1/4") but on these three fans, the largest leaves are 5 cm (2"). :/

 

[wjs2nd]

There is a market for orchids with small growth traits. Give it sometime and see if it gets larger again, but don't be upset if it stay compact.

 

[eggshells]

I love it. Can't believe I have not picked one up yet. I'm losing my touch.

 

[GuRu]

I like it, it's lovely !

 

[orchidgirl510]

that looks great

 

[Rick]

Sublaveae is often about 1/2 the size of big Vietnamese calosum. Probably about he same as straight barbatum.

But they do like decent humidity to get to full leaf size potential.

 

[Secundino]

Like it! I feel like there is a bud coming slowly in the first of my seedlings...

 

[SlipperKing]

Callosums are notorious for blooming on what looks like an immature growth. A lot of the Barbata group does this without being stressed.

 

[Ozpaph]

I'd love to see it fully open.

 

[SlipperFan]

I like the patterns.

 

[abax]

It's a cutie and I like the small size. Makes for more room for more plants
on the bench.

 

[The Mutant]

Thanks for all the comments guys. I'll report them to my little one, I bet it'll be delighted to hear them.

I know I wrote that I wouldn't update the thread until all three buds were completely opened, but as usual, I can't wait.

Here it is with two flowers opened:

The first flower completely open (it's a bit crowded behind it):

The second flower:

And a profile picture:

NOW I'll be a good girl and not update this thread until all three flowers are opened (and maybe even four, I think the fourth bud is growing, but I'm not certain).

 

[quietaustralian]

Nice, love the clear photos.

 

[Secundino]

Great!

 

[SlipperKing]

yup, looks great.

 

[Ozpaph]

very good stance.
.................and a 'girl' who refers to herself as 'The Mutant'!!??

 

[The Mutant]

Thanks guys! I didn't realize how murky the first picture was...

very good stance.
.................and a 'girl' who refers to herself as 'The Mutant'!!??

I really like the stance, it makes it look even more elegant.

Yup, I've taken my nick after my favourite little peloric Phal, which happens to be nicknamed "The Mutant".