Paphiopedilum hangianum blooming in situ

[cxcanh]

It is great to see this species blooming in situ in person.

 

[Marco]

Lovely.

Thanks!

 

[Markhamite]

Very beautiful! Have to get one back. Thank you for sharing.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

I really want a P. hangianum. That'd be worth moving to Canada for.

 

[troy]

I wonder how old that is? Thats gotta be at least 8 years

 

[abax]

That's a very insightful photo and also a beautiful flower.

 

[Stone]

beautiful

 

[troy]

Whats the current temps there day & night and how much does it rain? I found at 90 farenheit mine took off

 

[cxcanh]

I wonder how old that is? Thats gotta be at least 8 years

It really take long time from small plant until it bloom. When I have time I'll show a photo that you can see after a long time then the next generation can bloom again.

 

[troy]

I'm glad you support preserving the paphs, thats important!! Thank you!!!

 

[John M]

It that limestone?

 

[cxcanh]

It that limestone?

Yes it is.

 

[JeanLux]

:clap: !!!! Jean

 

[Ozpaph]

wonderful

 

[cxcanh]

Also love to see such ...areas

 

[Ozpaph]

I see moss, limestone, damp all the time.....???light?

 

[troy]

What are the temps?

 

[gonewild]

Is the orange on the leaves Lichen or is it just color of ageing leaves?

 

[Spaph]

This is so special to see, thank you so much for sharing.

 

[Hien]

Is the orange on the leaves Lichen or is it just color of ageing leaves?

I would guess it is Lichen from the photo , the new leaves are from just one growing season so they look pristine .