Paph. gardinerii

[eggshells]

aka wilhelminae?

Cross is 'Equanimity' x 'Ron'


Paph. gardinerii by paphioman, on Flickr


Paph. gardinerii by paphioman, on Flickr


Paph. gardinerii by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[Ozpaph]

very nice and good photos

 

[mrhappyrotter]

Lots of yellow in that flower. Interesting. Very pretty.

 

[troy]

I call that a proper blooming, very nice!!! Looks like they are reaching out

 

[Wendy]

Three flowers....great growing! They’re gorgeous!

 

[SlipperFan]

That is an excellent one!

 

[Brabantia]

Beautiful ! Are you cultivate this plant since a long time?

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[eggshells]

Beautiful ! Are you cultivate this plant since a long time?

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Probably 3-4 years. It was only 2 growths when I got it

 

[John M]

Really beautiful!!!

I would not have guessed "wilhalminae". My understanding is that wilhelminae is now recognized as a separate species from gardineri....and that praestans, glanduliferum and bodegomii are all varieties, or synonyms for gardineri. That being said, I have never really figured out this complex. But, to me, wilhelminae is a very miniature plant with VERY dark chocolate coloured flowers with little twisting in the petals.

 

[Jaicigy]

Looks beautiful!
Njoy


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[SlipperKing]

That 2nd pic is an eye catcher! Reminds me of geese.
Ibn, Do you grow this species on the dry side? I find it rots quickly with too much moisture around. I'm trying two in net pots and two are still in their original 4 in. solid pots with large sponge rock/bark (3/4-1in.). The nets have smaller components plus moss.

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[eggshells]

Thanks all!

Really beautiful!!!

I would not have guessed "wilhalminae". My understanding is that wilhelminae is now recognized as a separate species from gardineri....and that praestans, glanduliferum and bodegomii are all varieties, or synonyms for gardineri. That being said, I have never really figured out this complex. But, to me, wilhelminae is a very miniature plant with VERY dark chocolate coloured flowers with little twisting in the petals.

Hi John, the whole glanduliferum complex is confusing to me. These wilhelminae plants (including the one that you bought from me) that I got where small blooming size plants initially. About 6" and they were blooming. The leaves just got bigger and bigger as I grow them. I suspect the lighting has something to do with it. I like beautiful green leaves so I try to grow them in low light. Perhaps they increase surface size to catch more light?

 

[eggshells]

That 2nd pic is an eye catcher! Reminds me of geese.
Ibn, Do you grow this species on the dry side? I find it rots quickly with too much moisture around. I'm trying two in net pots and two are still in their original 4 in. solid pots with large sponge rock/bark (3/4-1in.). The nets have smaller components plus moss.

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Hey Rick, I grow them in coarse media. This particular one grows in medium size bark 1/2 - 3/4 inch. I water them often on the first few weeks of planting to "break in" the new mix so it can hold more moisture eventually.

 

[blondie]

Very lovely bloom great healthy plant to.

 

[cpmaniac]

Very beautiful plant - excellent photos

 

[SlipperKing]

Aw ok, that's in line with the mix the plants came in. My problem with the Quintal mix, too dry for their location in my GH. They tend to "wilt" before I get water back on them. With the net pot and heavier mix I'm hoping to extend the dry out time but still get air in the root zone. If I drop them down where there is less air movement then they'll be too shaded. I think this species is a high light plant to grow and bloom well. Is that your take as well?

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[eggshells]

Aw ok, that's in line with the mix the plants came in. My problem with the Quintal mix, too dry for their location in my GH. They tend to "wilt" before I get water back on them. With the net pot and heavier mix I'm hoping to extend the dry out time but still get air in the root zone. If I drop them down where there is less air movement then they'll be too shaded. I think this species is a high light plant to grow and bloom well. Is that your take as well?

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Don't adjust the mix to hold moisture longer in this situation or with this plant. Same with praestans and the multifloral with fine root. Otherwise you may have rot problems. You're way better off using coarse mix and dry a bit and water often.

Perhaps put all your plants that needs watering often in one place. I dont find it finicky on light levels. I grow them 500-800 fcs and they were fine and bloom accordingly. You can tell by the leaves.

Regards,
es

 

[Happypaphy7]

Love the second shot, also!!!

 

[Justin]

Omg wow

 

[SlipperKing]

That sounds like a plan. I'll give it a try, thanks.

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