Paph. hangianum

[phrag guy]

very nice and big

 

[The Mutant]

Thanks everyone!




Actually, I have seen Marzipan fruit that are about the same size, shape, colour and texture as the pouch. I LOVE Marzipan!:drool:

That's why it looks edible! You're absolutely right!

The weird thing about this is that I really like the flower because of that pouch (the texture is really interesting) and I find the overall shape much more pleasing than that of micranthum for example, but normally it's the pouch putting me off some of the parvis Paphs.

 

[Alex]

Eggshells, your post struck a chord with me as I have a nice BS plant which has has been in low bud since probably August or September with no progression whatsoever...I've never seen anything take so long before progressing, I'm unfortunately sure it will blast...

 

[SlipperFan]

Is such a short inflorescence typical?

 

[Spaph]

Great blooming, I too have been growing a seedling for over 8 years now and still no flower, the waiting game : )

 

[abax]

Oh John, the flower and the plant is just gorgeous and so well-grown. I
assume to bloom this one successfully it needs intermediate temps. in the
50Fs range? My gosh, it's enormous! Congratulations, young man!

 

[John M]

Very very nice!! Can these stands warm/hot temps?

I don't think warm/hot would suit it at all. I grow it intermediate/cool.

Dot, I've bloomed 3 clones so far (first two were a few years ago) and 2 out of the 3 had short stems. Also, the flowers are very fleshy and heavy; yet, the stems are weak and wimpy. They must be staked; or else the flower will face straight down.

Angela. Thank you. Yes, I grow intermediate and for the past year a lot of nights, even in summer went into the 50's....or even lower on some nights last winter. This plant grew it's bud and stem very quickly. The bud just "popped" out one day and it took only a couple weeks to come into bloom. I think they slow down bud growth if kept too warm at night. Just a theory; but, that's what seems to be happening, IMO.

 

[atlantis]

Gorgeous flower and plant. I´ve always wanted to try one of this but...as I have 2 emersonii far from BS, I think I don´t have patience enough to keep one more plain leaf Parvisepalum.

[...] I have a nice BS plant which has has been in low bud since probably August or September with no progression whatsoever...I've never seen anything take so long before progressing

Nothing wrong about this. Some plants can take forever to bloom (specially during the cold winter).

 

[Rick]

Awesome John

How many years?

 

[mrhappyrotter]

I am so jealous. I want one. I need one. And hopefully before long, they'll actually be available and perhaps more affordable!!! I can't wait.

 

[Migrant13]

Very nice! One of the few of these I have seen in bloom.

 

[John M]

Thanks everyone.

Awesome John

How many years?

Rick, it's been so long, I can't remember. I just know it's been in the greenhouse and I've been pushing it go "GROW DAMMIT(!)" for a very, very long time.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

Thanks everyone.




Rick, it's been so long, I can't remember. I just know it's been in the greenhouse and I've been pushing it go "GROW DAMMIT(!)" for a very, very long time.

I'm getting flashbacks from the 80's movie version of Little Shop of Horrors. Particularly the song "Grow for me".

Oh please, oh oh oh please ....... grow for me.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Nice. I have a handful of seedlings poking along. Guess I'll be an old man by the time they flower, if ever :sob:

 

[Stone]

Very nice John. I can't wait for my little ones to get to this stage! I't s one of me favorites and I haven't even seen one in the flesh yet!

 

[JeanLux]

Nice. I have a handful of seedlings poking along. Guess I'll be an old man by the time they flower, if ever :sob:

Same here Tom , and I am a lot older than you.... !! Jean

 

[Hamlet]

Amazing flower. I have a seedling but after looking at your pics and reading that they take forever to mature, I might get a BS plant to keep it company.

 

[chrismende]

I'm envious! Beautiful results after all your years of patience! I have some and am excited that they are gradually picking up steam now - my adult plant is poking along, though. Only my seedlings are speeding up.

 

[emydura]

Very nice. Congratulations John in getting this species to flower. A feather in your cap.

 

[Trithor]

Great achievement John! I have a flask of seedling slowly growing in the back corner of the greenhouse. Years down the line and they are still tiny, so I know what you are talking about. Looking at yours I have a rekindled interest again. Thank you.