Paph. delenatii var. vinicolour

[eggshells]

It's that time of the year again for delenatii season. Fantastic fragrance on this guys. One of the qualities I enjoy and look forward every year.

I took some liberty to clean the leaves a bit so I figure I took a shot of it and post it. Some people might appreciate it.

 

[Lmpgs]

Gorgeous!!!!

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

Nice shape, color and with two buds. What more could one ask for?

 

[phrag guy]

that is great,I should get one of these

 

[Linus_Cello]

What's your culture secret? The one I have never bloomed for 4 years and is almost dead =(

 

[Paul]

that's all one can dream on this species: great shape, nice colours and... fragrant!!! lucky you are!!! :drool::drool::drool:

 

[Erythrone]

I really love it!

 

[Justin]

fantastic and lovely!

thanks for posting the plant too--i think that is the new unspoken rule for any vini del! post the plant pic!!!

 

[Ozpaph]

That is a very special flower. Great shape and the lateral petal flushing with pink is a real standout (and the foliage, of course!)

 

[NYEric]

Hmmm, must be the water and the lighting!

 

[Clark]

Sweet.

 

[John M]

Oooooh, I love it! 'Wish I had one of these! They're so beautiful!

 

[SlipperFan]

What's your culture secret? The one I have never bloomed for 4 years and is almost dead =(

Mine is still alive, but certainly not thriving. I'd like to know about culture, also. This is a real beauty.

 

[eggshells]

Thanks for the compliments.

As for culture. I grow them at intermediate temperatures. 17c-22c in winter and no higher than 30c in the summer. I keep it moist with fine bark, perlite and clay balls. Feed with low dose of fertilizer. I use .5 tsp per 5 gallon of water. Humidity is kinda low for my liking (only 30%-50% RH).

 

[Spaph]

Best blooming to date! You sure are the dela vini master!

 

[abax]

So gorgeous it takes my breath away! I have several dels
and love every single one. I thank you for cleaning up the
leaves. The foliage is definitely worth showing off.

 

[RNCollins]

It's beautiful!

 

[papheteer]

The best one I have seem so far.

 

[gnathaniel]

Incredible! One of the most beautiful orchids I've seen.

 

[Migrant13]

Adding my WOW to the mix. Great growing and thanks for the culture tips.