Paph Julius

[emydura]

You can't image how happy I am to see this in flower again. It is one of my favourites. It has been 5 long years since it last flowered. It was quite root bound back then, and I repotted it into too big a pot using a mix I no longer like. I rotted a lot of the roots and the plant struggled for a while. A couple of new growths rotted and a whole generation of growths never flowered. Anyway I have slowly nursed it back to health. There is quite a lot of new growths on it now so it should flower regularly from now on. The growths are quite small so hopefully I will get more flowers as the plant gets stronger. I was getting 4 flowers to a spike previously.

David


Paph Julius (rothschildianum 'Rex' x lowii 'Burma Beauty')

 

[biothanasis]

Impressive!!!!

 

[John M]

VERY drool-worthy!!!

 

[Marc]

Very nice primary, I have one question though. There seems to be some difference in the colour tone between the two pictures. The first one has a more pinkish / purplish tone to the sepals. The 2nd has more of red tone. Which of the two resembles reality the best?

 

[emydura]

Very nice primary, I have one question though. There seems to be some difference in the colour tone between the two pictures. The first one has a more pinkish / purplish tone to the sepals. The 2nd has more of red tone. Which of the two resembles reality the best?

Well spotted Marc. I noticed that too, even tried to correct it but was in a hurry and did a poor job. It is dark here now, so I might doublecheck the colour tomorrow. I think the 2nd one was more accurate. I have reprocessed the first photo so they look similar now.

David

 

[SlipperKing]

All I can say is fantastic David. You can't go wrong with a really good Julius. For the longest time (~10 yrs) I've been on the hunt for great Julius and I believe I found it when bought a divison of Dot's during the ST spring auction. It's currently a single fan and I'll have to wait a bit longer but it will be well worth it. I'll just enjoy yours until that day comes!
Again, fantastic David! What was the old mix like comparing it to your current mix?

P.S. I like how the plants structure is straight up...nice leaves.

 

[paphioboy]

Splendid blooms..! :drool: :drool: :drool: :clap: :clap: :clap: You seem to have some fantastic plants, David..

 

[emydura]

All I can say is fantastic David. You can't go wrong with a really good Julius. For the longest time (~10 yrs) I've been on the hunt for great Julius and I believe I found it when bought a divison of Dot's during the ST spring auction. It's currently a single fan and I'll have to wait a bit longer but it will be well worth it. I'll just enjoy yours until that day comes!
Again, fantastic David! What was the old mix like comparing it to your current mix?
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Thanks Rick. Yes, I remember Dots plant. It is a cracker. You would have had to pay more than what you got it for if I could have bid for it. oke: Look forward to seeing you flower it.

The old mix was using a brand of bark I had trouble growing anything in. I have moved over to something different with more success.

David

 

[emydura]

Splendid blooms..! :drool: :drool: :drool: :clap: :clap: :clap: You seem to have some fantastic plants, David..

Thanks Paphioboy. Yes, I am having a good season with the multi's. Best ever in fact with a few more nice ones still to come. It has taken a long time but it is nice to be seeing the rewards.

David

 

[SlipperKing]

Right on David! I had a flush of multi's two seasons back. I'm still not sure about the current season at the moment either.
I'd like to see you post some greenhouse shots....please.

 

[Mathias]

VERY drool-worthy!!!

It sure is!!

 

[GuRu]

...Yes, I am having a good season with the multi's. Best ever in fact with a few more nice ones still to come. It has taken a long time but it is nice to be seeing the rewards. ...

Almost every second day I can see lovely flowers of such multis well grown by you, David. Honestly, I'm deeply impressed - congrats !!

 

[JC94030]

Julius is a great cross. I hope it is being remade with modern parents, although ones like this are tough to beat.
Leafy!
JC

 

[JeanLux]

Beautiful flowers on that strong plant!!!! Bravo again David!!!! Jean

 

[emydura]

Right on David! I had a flush of multi's two seasons back. I'm still not sure about the current season at the moment either.
I'd like to see you post some greenhouse shots....please.

I'll try and take some tomorrow. A few have come and gone though.

Almost every second day I can see lovely flowers of such multis well grown by you, David. Honestly, I'm deeply impressed - congrats !!

Thanks Rudolf. Everything that is at flowering size seems to be flowering. But I know I am going to have to pay for it next year.

This is my favourite time of year. Not only are the multi-florals flowering but the Miltoniopsis are as well. And they have been wonderful this year.

David

 

[NeoNJ]

Stunning! Absolutely gorgeous! I've only ever owned and bloomed one, and if the plant had not been so HUGE, I probably would still have it.
Congrats! It's beautiful !

 

[W. Beetus]

That is an amazing Julius! Very nice.

 

[SlipperFan]

That is gorgeous. As are the photos -- they glow.

 

[Justin]

wicked paph.

 

[goldenrose]

That is gorgeous. As are the photos -- they glow.

Agreed! but more of a compliment when it comes from Dot!
Beautiful plant, beautiful flower, beautifully photographed! :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool: