Paph PEOY

[SlipperKing]

Won't win any flower quality awards but maybe on a future blooming. Note: forth pic has too much purple in it.

 

[Justin]

cool. i hope to have one flower sometime in the next 40 years...

 

[SlipperKing]

I know what you mean Justin. I've had a few since OZ remade the cross and this is the first I've bloomed! (I don't think this is one of theirs)

 

[Linus_Cello]

How many growths? Is this the first blooming?

 

[Ozpaph]

Very nice Prince ( with uncle).

 

[Justin]

thx--btw gnome spotted.

 

[emydura]

Very nice. It is hard to beat a good PEOY. I'm finding mine very slow as well. What are the parents of this Rick?

 

[SlipperFan]

Wow, Rick -- not only are you an excellent slipper-grower, you have become an excellent photographer!

 

[SlipperKing]

How many growths? Is this the first blooming?

This plant bloomed once before for the previous owner. That growth is completely gone. About two years ago a northeast orchid society sold off a deceased member's collection. I bought 3 plants, this was one of them.
The original growth throw off 2 starts, the blooming one and a smaller one. This blooming growth has already started two more.

Very nice. It is hard to beat a good PEOY. I'm finding mine very slow as well. What are the parents of this Rick?

Which brings me to the to your question David. Unfortunately, I do not know. The previous owner only had "Prince Edward of York" on his tag.

Wow, Rick -- not only are you an excellent slipper-grower, you have become an excellent photographer!

I'm sure it has a lot to do with the new Canon I recently bought and still have a lot to learn. That's why I have too much purple/pink in the one pic...wrong setting.

 

[JeanLux]

I am not a sandy lover, but the roth influence brings up a great shape!!!! Bravo !!!! Jean

 

[AdamD]

I love the amount of red in this flower! Hope my seedlings grow up to look this nice. They are now about 6 months out of flask. Only 10 years until blooming! That is great that yours is starting so much new growth. I'd be happy with that one.

 

[Trithor]

Just the fact that a deceased member's plants have found new homes and are being well cared for, makes the plant all that more special! It has history!
Well done Rick, I am touched by the work of you and your gnomes. (I hope that one day my plants may be accorded a similar honor)

 

[2Toned]

Won't win any flower quality awards but maybe on a future blooming. Note: forth pic has too much purple in it.

Gotta say Rick, ur a harsh critic.

 

[Carper]

I'd be very happy with it Rick. It still seems to have a good form and colours. Great to have in any collection.

Gary
UK

 

[SlipperKing]

Update

All open

 

[2Toned]

It's a corker!

 

[quietaustralian]

Stunning!

 

[Trithor]

What a grand picture they make with all the blooms open. The solid pouch colour is even more obvious, and the sandy dorsal much improved in the hybrid. Well done, a plant to be proud of IMO!

 

[emydura]

What a grand picture they make with all the blooms open. The solid pouch colour is even more obvious, and the sandy dorsal much improved in the hybrid. Well done, a plant to be proud of IMO!

I agree. That has good potential. On a big plant that is going to turn heads. What's the petal length Rick?

 

[SlipperKing]

Petal length 12 inches (30cm) Thanks all.