Paph. rothschildianum 'Black Eagle' x 'Knight Challenge' SM/JOGA

[Tom Reddick]

First bloom on a single growth with 84 cm natural spread. 1 flower so far still adjusting its petal stance but I think about done widening. 3 additional buds- 2 of which will open. 4th- too soon to tell, but developing. Nice color in the pouch. 24 cm spread. Dorsal width in the "has a great personality" category at 4.4 cm.

 

[Justin]

Pretty nice. Typical Val x MM sib cross. Should be some winners if you have any other seedlings...

 

[Tom Reddick]

Thank you. I have one other in bud right now and expecting more to come. The bloom spike is growing much taller- which is good- but the buds are still quite tiny and the first one had mechanical damage and died very small. So it will be a couple of weeks before there are results. Fingers crossed!

 

[Tom Reddick]

Just sold it to my neighbor lol. She went nuts when she saw it.

It's fun to see people react to roth for the first time. Some people go nuts and some react like they are looking at a giant gross insect.

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

Love it!!! I thought you meant the flower was 84cm across: brain not firing at all pistons

 

[Murray F]

nice roth

 

[Ozpaph]

id grow that on.

 

[Tom Reddick]

It was a close call for me Ozpaph. My issue right now is space. Looking to see what blooms next, but I may end up wishing I had kept this one. Luckily I know where it is- so I can trade to get it back maybe

 

[emydura]

Looks pretty good. You sure are quick to cull. The first flower is still opening. From the photo, I would be amazed if the 4th bud doesn't develop. It looks very advanced.

 

[Tony]

I'd have culled it too, it has nice color but a 4.4cm dorsal is unforgivable.

 

[NEslipper]

Congrats on the blooming, hope your neighbor is enjoying it!