Paphiopedilum charlesworthii forma sandowiae

[Djthomp28]

I just lovely how free flowering this form of charlesworthii is. This particular clone has one flower open and three bud developing. I am sharing a photo now because I might forget later . These pack a punch regarding vigor and flower count.

All of my forma sandowiae are from Hillsview breeding and share the same parents: 'Nuthatch' CCM/AOS x 'Chickadee'.

 

[Tom-DE]

Love it! I think mine is getting ready to open soon....can't wait to see it!

 

[dodidoki]

What a GREAT(!!!) plant!!!

 

[PhilaGardener]

Very nice!!!

 

[Tom-DE]

Darlene, about the plant size, is the alba form smaller than the color form or the same?

 

[merc]

that is a stunner!

 

[GuRu]

Darlene, this flower looks really, really good and the plant is so well grown as all your plants I've seen so far.

 

[Ozpaph]

you are growing that so well

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

A beauty and a cutie!

 

[Djthomp28]

Darlene, about the plant size, is the alba form smaller than the color form or the same?

The forms are close to the same size. My type clones have slightly wider leaves, but it is nothing significant.

 

[Tom-DE]

The forms are close to the same size. My type clones have slightly wider leaves, but it is nothing significant.

Good to know, I certainly can add the color form to my collection without a space problem then. Collecting small Paph. species has become my new addiction and I thought I was doing good

 

[Djthomp28]

Another clone from the same sib cross is blooming.

 

[Djthomp28]

Here an updated picture of the first sib. The timing is not going to work out to see all four flowers bloom together.

 

[Pleurothallidan]

Beautiful flower! And such a well grown plant.

 

[Tom-DE]

These are gorgeous!!! Long-lasting flowers? IOSPE says long-lasting...but how long?

 

[Skoester]

I have one from Hillsview (same cross) that is just beginning to bloom for the first time. Love this plant!