Paph micranthum Question

[mSummers]

Is it normal for Paph Micranthum petals to curl back like this one or do I have one from the shallow end of the gene pool? I know some species warp or curl over time but I’m not familiar enough with micranthum to know if this is one of those species.

Mostly I’m wondering if this is a fatal flaw from a judging standpoint. I hate to take in plants that have no prayer of being awarded and wasting the judges time.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

First, well done on blooming a micranthum.

Second, the awarded mics now have very flat petals. Rebloom and see?

 

[mSummers]

First, well done on blooming a micranthum.

Second, the awarded mics now have very flat petals. Rebloom and see?

Thanks. That’s what I was thinking. I’m still curious if the curled petals is typical for micranthum and getting it awarded is just a matter of perfect timing or if they should remain flat.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Not sure on that lol. Anyone?

 

[Happypaphy7]

No, that is not typical of the species.
They usually stay flat from fresh till they drop off.

 

[Martin]

Could also depends on the type a bit. I've observed this before. Some curl back first after open since one week.
Like the color on your plant!

 

[Tom-DE]

No, that is not typical of the species.
They usually stay flat from fresh till they drop off.

I concur that!

 

[Guldal]

To judge the genetic makeup of a flower, I think, you would have to see it in bloom several times, as so many factors might contribute to the appearence of the individual flower: plant maturity, growing conditions, cultural mishaps, etc., and of course genetics. I, too, like its colouring very much!

 

[mSummers]

No, that is not typical of the species.
They usually stay flat from fresh till they drop off.

Thanks.

 

[mSummers]

Thanks all. I am definitely keeping it, just not taking it to judging today. It has bloomed for me before but I don’t remember if I photographed it or not to compare to this blooming. The petals opened flat and stayed that way a few days before curling back.