Paph. Dollgoldii or H.K.

[streetmorrisart]

You already got my little opinion on the "waste of time" site, but yeah, the leaf patterns here couldn't look more similar. I understand why the sad face, but the upside is it's a really beautiful HK. (I know, I know--not helpful.)

 

[gonewild]

Here are two sibling Dollgoldis.
As you can see sometimes the genetics don't work the same.

 

[NYEric]

Terrible. I'll take the yellow one!
I don't know which it is, I've never bloomed one but my first impressions was, "That's very green-maybe its a Greendolgi!" or would that be Dollgreeni?!

 

[streetmorrisart]

That's crazy! I'd have bet my life on that first one being HK (and died).

 

[Candace]

Wow. I don't know what to think now. Lance, what were the spike lengths on these? And is the plant growth similar to mine? I haven't heard back from the breeder yet. But, I won't change the tag until I hear what's what from him.

 

[gonewild]

I'd say the spikes were about 18 inches tall.
The foliage looks like your plant.

It will be interesting to hear what the breeder has to say.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Interesting...

Lance, that yellow flowered one is a dream plant in my eyes.

Candace, what a gorgeous plant you've got - so healthy. Well done!

 

[Kavanaru]

wow... even if not gold yellow (as should be expected), I really like this one... is that (emerald) green color on this flowers real? :drool:

 

[orcoholic]

I don't know if this is good for all HK's and Dolls, but I have 2 pics of HK and the staminode is round in both. In the Dolls it's oblong on both. Judging by that, I'm changing my vote. I think you have a nice Dollgoldi there. It ain't easy being green.

 

[Candace]

I'd say the spikes were about 18 inches tall.
The foliage looks like your plant.

Interesting. My spike is about 14" tall.

Lance, that yellow flowered one is a dream plant in my eyes.

It's hard to believe they're sibs. Amazing what genetics can do.

 

[Candace]

Well, I heard back from the breeder and he thinks it's also a H.K. I sent links to the plant growths to see if he changes his mind. But, he has nicely offered to replace the plant eventually(I'm assuming he doesn't have any right now). So, unless I hear back from him differently, or the plant turns very yellow in the next few days(don't think so!) I'll be going with H.K.

Thanks everyone for your input!

 

[NYEric]

$1! :evil:

 

[John M]

Those 2 sibs posted for comparison not only have different colour, they've got differently shaped staminode shields. Hmmmmm?

 

[TyroneGenade]

...and I already have 2 or 3 H.K. seedlings

You can send the excess to me.

But don't despair too much. Maybe one of those seedlings are in fact a mixed-up dollgoldi

 

[e-spice]

I would be extremely suspicious of a mix up somewhere along the line. The top one looks like a textbook Harold Koopowitz. The color of the stripes, the pattern of the stripes, the background color are all very malipoense like.

e-spice

Here are two sibling Dollgoldis.
As you can see sometimes the genetics don't work the same.

 

[NYEric]

 

[SlipperFan]

e-spice, I agree with you. I know the staminode isn't everything, but the top photo and the one Candace posted don't look anything like the stams of the dollgoldis I've seen.

 

[McPaph]

Very nice looking H.K. Bummer it wasn't a Dollgoldi. I have a couple of Dollgoldi
And the leaves are a little different than yours. They don't have the rippling and are a little thinner. What ever that's worth.

Mick

 

[P-chan]

I've learned a lot here. I almost bought a Dollgoldi today, too. They're all pretty, however.

 

[NYEric]

If you can get a mature one at a good price, do it; or let me know where to get it!