Paphiopedilum godefroyae var leucochilum

[HairBear73]

All 3 plants are var. leucochilum though 2 have a couple of spots on the pouch which technically rules them out. Still one of my favourites though.

 

[Djthomp28]

lovely!

 

[blondie]

They are all very nice

 

[musa]

well done! They are beautiful!

 

[GuRu]

... 2 have a couple of spots on the pouch which technically rules them out....

All three are lovely godefroyaes and you are right, only one is the var. leucochilum. My favourite is #1 because it's shape is round and flat, not hooded and the markings are good as well.

 

[HairBear73]

All three are lovely godefroyaes and you are right, only one is the var. leucochilum. My favourite is #1 because it's shape is round and flat, not hooded and the markings are good as well.

I agree, I also think that one is the best for the reasons you give

 

[Ernesto]

Wow, that one looks massive next to its sibling

 

[Guldal]

All three are lovely godefroyaes and you are right, only one is the var. leucochilum. My favourite is #1 because it's shape is round and flat, not hooded and the markings are good as well.

I agree, I also think that one is the best for the reasons you give

I can follow the reasoning of you both....but my leanings might, probably, in the end still draw me the most to #3. That pure, unspotted lip in contrast to the very beautifull, dark pattern of the petals! In the judging system its hooded dorsal sepal would probably be held against it - except for that, I think it has quite harmonious proportions and form. I wonder, if the hoodedness might not be, what one overall most frequently might encounter in nature?

 

[GuRu]

I can follow the reasoning of you both....but my leanings might, probably, in the end still draw me the most to #3.....

Jens, I was thinking some time before I wrote my statement oscillating between #1 and #3. And to be honest...yes #3 has its traits of beauty too.