Paphiopedilum Black Diamond

[Erythrone]

Paphiopedilum Black Diamond


The second bud is now open. Not that bad for a first blooming.

 

[toddybear]

I think I like this more than my alba form.

 

[SlipperFan]

I love this one best of all the Black Diamonds I've seen. You are so lucky to have it!

 

[Ross]

Very nice shape for this cross.

 

[W. Beetus]

Very nice bloom! Nicely colored.

 

[SlipperKing]

A number 1 in my book too! Mine typically blooms out like your first flower with the pinched up pouch. Your second flower is fantastic with the rolled lip!

 

[Erythrone]

Thanks everybody! I hope this one will be easy to bloom again. I read on this forum that it can be difficult to bloom.

I have another plant from the same cross and I think it will bloom too. I bought them as seedlings in 2010. Is this grex easy to bloom only when they are young?

Slipperking: I saw pics of your plant and I really think it is gorgeous! The pinched pouch seems to be common for this grex. Is it a fault for judging?

 

[Candace]

How do the measurements compare to awarded ones? Looks like it could be a contender!

 

[Paph_LdyMacBeth]

Really lovely Black Diamond! I love the colouring on this one.

 

[smartie2000]

excellent shape, great plant (assuming most of these dont turn out so nicely shaped)

 

[labskaus]

Very nice! I too think that's an outstanding example of this cross.

 

[Erythrone]

How do the measurements compare to awarded ones? Looks like it could be a contender!

NS for one flower: 9cm. The newer one is 8,5cm