Paphiopedilum bellatulum

[Mafate]

Finally, after years of waiting, my Paphiopedilum bellatulum is flowering.

This is one of my oldest Paphiopedilum of the subgenus Brachypetalum. I bought it in February 2017 and this is the first time that I managed to complete its flowering even though it has started numerous flower stalks since I grew it.

All my other Brachypetalum flower regularly but this one therefore seems particularly recalcitrant even if, otherwise, it grows without problem.

So it’s a big day for him and me!

 

[big923cattleya]

It is my favorite species of the group!
Congratulations!

 

[chris20]

Nice. Congrats!

 

[Tom-DE]

Great flower, plant, and photos!

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

Finally, after years of waiting, my Paphiopedilum bellatulum is flowering.

This is one of my oldest Paphiopedilum of the subgenus Brachypetalum. I bought it in February 2017 and this is the first time that I managed to complete its flowering even though it has started numerous flower stalks since I grew it.

All my other Brachypetalum flower regularly but this one therefore seems particularly recalcitrant even if, otherwise, it grows without problem.

So it’s a big day for him and me!

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Looks so bold and confident. I like the dark purple

 

[dodidoki]

Very beautiful flower, great pics, too!!!

 

[Guldal]

Very beautiful flower, great pics, too!!!

Hear, hear!

 

[Mafate]

Thank you all!

 

[Murray F]

A lovely form well done

 

[Ozpaph]

and very nicely photographed

 

[Paphman910]

Fantastic flower and the dots are rich in color!

 

[BrucherT]

Looks like you’ve cracked its code! Love this heavy-textured, beautifully spotted flower. Your leaves look lush and wonderful to set it off.

 

[Artworldint]

Looks so bold and confident. I like the dark purple

That is so beautiful!
I haven’t had much natural luck at getting my Phals to rebloom. Guess that I need to learn more. Only have one in bloom now. Thanks for the nice photo.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Perseverance pays!

Your patience and determination was rewarded!