Paph. leucochilum

[papheteer]

Wished for a more open bloom. Would have been so nice if it opened a bit more with its round segments. Love the creamy yellow base tho. Super slow grower...

 

[Hien]

Wished for a more open bloom. Would have been so nice if it opened a bit more with its round segments. Love the creamy yellow base tho. Super slow grower...

It is very nice , is it a Popow plant from Thai breeding ?

 

[papheteer]

It is very nice , is it a Popow plant from Thai breeding ?

Thanks! I got it from clouds orchids. A local source. But I think they get their flasks from Taiwan. The tag simply says leucochilum. But I’ve gotten a lot of plants from them that has “Bear” in the tag. Hung sheng breeding.

 

[Hien]

oh yes, Hung Sheng breeding is quite famous.
However if I remember correctly , Hung sheng did not post a leucochilum with this look on their website. All of these orchid companies buying from each other anyway, Popow has many varieties , and one type looks very close to yours , even the Taiwanese and Japanese also have close connection to the Thai breeders.

 

[Ozpaph]

very nice. Hope it opens flat.

 

[SlipperKing]

Cupped is better than reflexed!

 

[troy]

what a beauty!!!

 

[papheteer]

Took another photo today hoping she would open more. No luck I guess!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Was previous bloom more open? Or is first time for you?

 

[papheteer]

Was previous bloom more open? Or is first time for you?

3rd time. I think they were more open. I remember the first time one of the petals were more open than the other. But segments were less round in previous bloomings. Hence the high hopes lol

 

[Paphman910]

Looks beautiful! What do you grow them in (potting mix)?

 

[papheteer]

Looks beautiful! What do you grow them in (potting mix)?

Thanks. Fir bark, perlite and charcoal. But probably more roots in the pot than media at this point.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

3rd time. I think they were more open. I remember the first time one of the petals were more open than the other. But segments were less round in previous bloomings. Hence the high hopes lol

Unfortunately the shape will be cupped on this clone since all three bloomings showed this trait. It’s still pretty from the front, with the illusion of roundness.

 

[papheteer]

Unfortunately the shape will be cupped on this clone since all three bloomings showed this trait. It’s still pretty from the front, with the illusion of roundness.

I think so too. I will give it another chance now that it’s becoming multi growth. If it still blooms this cupped I may trade or sell it.

 

[GuRu]

Beside the 'cupped shape' which I don't consider that disturbing is your almost Paph. leucochilum very nice.
Almost Paph. leucochilum because I see few spots on the pouch and they aren't dirt on my screen.
Unfortunately my true P. leucochilum has been in orchid heaven and with its substitude I've got the same problem.....few spots on the pouch. I will send a photo when the flower is fully open.

 

[Justin]

I like the long stem...