Paph. stonei (grown by Frank Smith)

[Cat]

That is huge!

I am not looking forward to the next few years! My stonei is going to be huge like that! OMG!

There goes my chance at getting any divisions But that thing is amazing. Only thing is I'd need a full pot of coffee when it was time for repotting.

 

[eOrchids]

.This stonei was awarded an HCC/AOS (due to the flower quality) but got a CCE/AOS.

 

[NYEric]

Yes, Frank has some nice plants. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Trithor]

That is inspiring! Superb growing.

 

[Camellkc]

Can my stonei grows like this in 20 years? Insane plant!

 

[Falcon]

I wonder what That would sell for!! Retirement fund for sure!

 

[Spaph]

Amazing, congrats on the awards!

 

[My Green Pets]

Am I the only one thinking "how is that plant going to fit in the back of that van?"

 

[Paphman910]

Am I the only one thinking "how is that plant going to fit in the back of that van?"

You are not alone on this one!

 

[Scott Ware]

Am I the only one thinking "how is that plant going to fit in the back of that van?"

The plant is actually coming OUT of the van in this photo. The flowers on the tallest inflorescence were about 2" from the roof of the van. He double-staked each stem so they barely moved during the drive from Orlando to Miami and then removed the extra support stakes upon arrival. It is NOT a short walk from the parking lot to the show tent and he carried that plant by himself all the way.