Paph Honey

[Achamore]

I had one of these 13 years ago, but in my move to Scotland lost it. Managed to track down a decent specimen a year ago, and it has just come into bloom. Look forward to some of the further buds opening in due course, but thought it would be nice to share this now. It is of course philippinense x primulinum.

 

[NYEric]

Nice. So that people can see how big they need to be to bloom, and to show the culture, can you post a photo of the whole plant please, Thanks.

 

[troy]

That is a great flower for this cross!!!

 

[Ozpaph]

a very nice clone

 

[abax]

I love that bright green staminode. It POPS!

 

[SlipperKing]

Great photograghy

 

[Trithor]

Great photograghy

The truth! Good clone too, congrats

 

[Achamore]

Many thanks. But really the secret is just a good quality of very black cloth hung a few feet behind the bloom, and then using soft, ambient daylight. Tripod, f16 or so, lowest possible ISO. And I study which angle works best, I think that takes as much time as anything.

Great photograghy

 

[SlipperFan]

Nicest honey I've seen!

 

[17andgrowing]

What a beauty. Congrats.

 

[Achamore]

Haven't seen too many of these, just the one other which I had about 15 years ago. That one had a slightly darker pouch, but this one is prettier.

 

[Achamore]

Photos taken August 14th.

 

[SlipperFan]

That is a very sweet Honey!

 

[Achamore]

Its looking like the 3rd bud will also develop and open.

 

[Achamore]

I think I forgot to mention, I bought this specimen from Orchids Limited in Minnesota.

 

[Paphluvr]

One of the nicest Paph. Honey that I've seen. If they all looked this good I'd consider getting one. Well done!

 

[Achamore]

I haven't checked, but worth contacting Jerry at Orchids Ltd to find out if he has more of the same.

 

[Achamore]

3rd bud just opening now.

 

[Achamore]

Taken today, August 31st.

 

[eaborne]

Beautiful photos!