Paphiopedilum barbigerum var. sulivongii

[Djthomp28]

According to Kew, this variety of barbigerum is from Laos. Interestingly, Kew says it is a lithophyte that grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

I need to go to the literature on this group to have a better understanding of what's what and who's who. For now, I will just post and be on my way.

This clone came from Paph Paradise.

 

[Tom-DE]

It is very nice. What is the plant size?

 

[Djthomp28]

So far it is pretty compact. The leaves are about six inches long. It has an upright growth habit, so it is less than eight inches across.

 

[Herbert Reisinger]

There are two types: one with broader leaves (yours) and one with narrow ones - flowers seem to be identical...

 

[GuRu]

Great flower and compact plant ... this is the best combination for windowsill growers .

 

[Tom-DE]

Is the flower bigger than normal P. barbigerum? I like this flower better than the one showing on PP....

 

[Djthomp28]

This one is larger than my barbigerum.

 

[Tom-DE]

PP still has it. I think I am going to get one...thank you, Darlene.