Paph Ho Chi Min

[Leo Schordje]

In bloom this week. The natural spread of the flower is 10.2 cm. If it were not for the dorsal twist, I would have dragged it to AOS judging.

 

[mccallen]

Oooh la la!
Gorgeous bubblegum pouch.

 

[biothanasis]

Wonderful!!!!

 

[SlipperKing]

Nice Leo. I'm surprised it's blooming so late in the year

 

[Leo Schordje]

It has been a cool spring and summer for the Chicago-Milwaukee area. I am close enough to Lake Michigan that I get lake-breeze cooling. I did not have a single day over 90F the entire month of July. At my home, we have had only 8 or 9 days over 85 the entire year. Only two weeks in June were what I would call hot, with a couple days above 90 and several consecutive days near 85. Everything is a bit late this year.

 

[SlipperFan]

Gorgeous, Leo.

With weather just about like yours, 2 of my HCMs are in bud.

 

[Ross]

Very nice, Leo. How long do the flowers last for you?

 

[Leo Schordje]

Very nice, Leo. How long do the flowers last for you?

The flowers only last about two weeks. very short lived for a Paph. I wish they would hold up better.

 

[JeanLux]

very nice elegant display!!! Jean

 

[jblanford]

WOW!!! Leo that is awesome what a great looking bloom, and I know what you mean about the weather........ Jim.

 

[Greenpaph]

Very lovely!