Paph Crouching Tiger

[SlipperKing]

From our own Ed Hanes out in Seattle.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

This is such a variable cross, pretty cool. This one's got the subdued kolo coloring and heavy phil influence on the petals.

I noticed last week that mine looks like it's starting to spike (granted I probably just jinxed it), and I am definitely looking forward to its cheery blooms.

 

[SlipperKing]

Yep and to bear all, this was bred for the albumsic form of the hybrid.

 

[John M]

Ooooooh! That's a big plant...and so nice!

 

[ehanes7612]

did you take it to judging this time?

 

[gego]

Very nice presentation.

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[SlipperKing]

No Ed I haven't. I stalked it straight up on this blooming thinking it would present well but I don't like the look. The petals are of great length and with this straight up look they work against me. They either hang in front of the flower below or hide behind it. On the next flowering I was planning on spiking the base of the stem only and letting the spike arch naturally. Where by the flowers would hang freely not impeding each other.

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[ksriramkumar]

Wow. very nice one.

 

[Wendy]

Spectacular! Yes it would present better letting the stem arch naturally.

 

[DIN]

Very cool.Congrats.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

Yep and to bear all, this was bred for the albumsic form of the hybrid.

I'm guessing yours is a Bel Royal 'Lightness' x philippinense alba 'Clarity', too, or is it a different line of breeding?

 

[GuRu]

.......I stalked it straight up on this blooming thinking it would present well but I don't like the look......

Rick, these are lovely flowers but treated in this way they don't look like a 'crouching tiger' but more than an 'upright standig tiger'.

 

[My Green Pets]

I agree on letting them arch, gorgeous flowers anyway!

 

[blondie]

Wow what a stunning bloom really nice flower I'd love one in my collection

 

[NYEric]

Impressive! Thanks for sharing.

 

[SlipperFan]

That's a nice one, Rick. Mine was awarded with 6 flowers. This year's blooming has 7!

 

[SlipperKing]

I'm guessing yours is a Bel Royal 'Lightness' x philippinense alba 'Clarity', too, or is it a different line of breeding?

Yep that's it

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[emydura]

Really nice Rick. I can't see what the problem is from the photo. The flowers seem to present nicely.