Paph. venustum

[Candace]

This is a first bloom seedling. You either hate them or love them. I've gotten to love them over the years and especially like their hybrids. The flower is on the smaller side, but the color is good. We'll see what it does when it gets bigger.

 

[Gilda]

:clap: I am one that loves them ! Great colors !

 

[ohio-guy]

I love them too. Will the petals reflex as they age, or is that a fault of culture or genetics you see in other plants? I prefer the petals held out straight like yours!

 

[NYEric]

Yep, good colorful brains!!!

 

[Elena]

That's a really cute venustum.

They are starting to grow on me, especially the spotty, colourful ones.

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Love these guys. Yours looks great Candace.

 

[SlipperKing]

I agree with all above! I find it hard to get a good one. I also love the hybrids as well. I have a few and they didn't bloom this year.:sob:

 

[emydura]

I've always loved them. IMHO they have the nicest mottled leaves in the genus.

Nice colour and form on yours.

David

 

[kentuckiense]

I like 'em. Good grower?

 

[SlipperFan]

I hate them.oke:

Not really. That's a nice one, Candace.

 

[CodPaph]

very very nice , beautiful colors and form

 

[Candace]

Will the petals reflex as they age, or is that a fault of culture or genetics you see in other plants? I prefer the petals held out straight like yours!

Most I've seen have reflexed petals. Since this one has only been fully open a few days, it could reflex too. I'll have to wait and see.

Zach, it's a good grower. I've got it in s/h right now and it bloomed easily.

 

[Rick]

That is a nice bright one Candace. It will be really great if the petals stay out like they are now.

Is there a clonal name?

 

[Candace]

No clonal name as I bought it as an unbloomed seedling from White Oak Orchids.

 

[raymond]

:clap::clap:very well

 

[jblanford]

WOW!!! That looks great Candace, thanks.... Jim.

 

[rdlsreno]

Nice Candace!


Ramon

 

[biothanasis]

Outstanding flower!!!! Amazing colouration!!!

 

[Bolero]

That is a really good flower, whether you like them or not.

 

[goldenrose]

:clap: :clap: Gotta love this one! It's got a 'chunky' look! :clap: :clap: