Paph. henryanum “Albino Beauty”

[Duck Slipper]

These have been really tough for me out of flask. I lost quite a few that just turned brown and died, rotted, and I couldn’t stop it. Once they adjusted, they were slow growing and lower leaves turn yellow and die quickly. But, this little plant did send up a spike

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Well done on blooming one of them… they are not easy… I have a hard time even with large divisions of henryanum albums.

 

[tnyr5]

Put it on a good, vigorous standard color and start the two-step breeding.

 

[Ozpaph]

the plant even looks 'anaemic'.

 

[Duck Slipper]

the plant even looks 'anaemic'.

Agreed...they are just "TEMPERMENTAL". Anaemic, to me means, lacking...something. I don't know what it might be. They are out of flask for about 3 years.

 

[Ozpaph]

yes. the leaves dont look green and healthy. is that related to the 'albinism' or is it just a weak plant?

 

[Murray F]

Well done task is now to keep it alive!

 

[GuRu]

Well done task is now to keep it alive!

I agree completely ...... on the other hand it's really impressive to see this plant in flower after it is out of flask only for 3 years.

 

[NYEric]

Congrats. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mSummers]

Nice work blooming it. Still waiting for mine to bloom. Thanks for sharing

 

[Duck Slipper]

yes. the leaves dont look green and healthy. is that related to the 'albinism' or is it just a weak plant?

They don’t have a very good root system. There did seem to be a slight improvement when repotted. Albinism is I think the weak link. I have 4 other pots of these little Henry’s and they are all similar. The frequency that they “Eat a leaf” is suggesting to me something is lacking.

 

[Duck Slipper]

I agree completely ...... on the other hand it's really impressive to see this plant in flower after it is out of flask only for 3 years.

It could be a little bit longer. I looked back on my records and did not have it recorded. I’ve been in the GH for 3 years this month and they were initially deflasked under lights indoors.

 

[GuRu]

It could be a little bit longer. .....

It stays impressive even if it could be a bit longer.