Paph. Saint Swithin and Michael Koopowitz

[Nickp]

A couple more plants purchased from Orchid Inn in 2019 that flowered earlier this year. I was a bit surprised by the very pendulous petals on the Saint Swithin, as plants I have seen in the past had petal stance more intermediate between the two parents.
The St. Swithin is rothschildianum 'Nextel' x philippinense 'Ching Hua #31' and the MK is philippinense 'Super Twister' x sanderianum 'Lady in Red'.

 

[orchid527]

I agree with your comments regarding the St Swithin petals, but the rest of the flower is as expected. I wonder if it is typical with these parents, or just an outlier. I have a couple from Sam that should bloom soon, but none of this particular cross. Mike

 

[Justin]

The MK is really good!

 

[Nickp]

The MK is really good!

Sam breeds good plants, for sure.

 

[Paphman910]

The MK is really good!

I agree!

 

[KateL]

They are both nice, but the MK is a show-stopper!

 

[Ozpaph]

id be very happy with both.

 

[Duck Slipper]

I especially like the MK. Twisted red petals are excellent.

 

[musa]

Both are very beautiful!

 

[emydura]

Both are very lovely. The St Swithin I have flowered from Taiwan looks a lot like this.