Paphiopedilum helenae 'Pieces of Eight' CCM/AOS

[Phred]

I went to judging again this last Saturday while I still had several Paphiopedilum helenae in bloom. I got CCM/AOS on this one... 7 flowers.

 

[Linus_Cello]

But there are 9 pieces of 8?

 

[hkunberger]

Congratulations!
Looks like a pretty little troupe of dancers.

 

[Tom-DE]

impressive!

 

[Morja]

Amazing! One of my favorites. Congratulations as well!

 

[BrucherT]

I went to judging again this last Saturday while I still had several Paphiopedilum helenae in bloom. I got CCM/AOS on this one... 7 flowers.
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I have one imported helenae from Wenqing Perner. It’s adorable but 5 years on it’s just a very slow grower with flower off one growth at a time, every two years. Do you have a secret or am I just stuck with a slomo?

 

[Phred]

I have one imported helenae from Wenqing Perner. It’s adorable but 5 years on it’s just a very slow grower with flower off one growth at a time, every two years. Do you have a secret or am I just stuck with a slomo?

I don't know that it's a secret but I let them dry out and then water well. helenae do best for me if I don't water until the pot is 'light' then water real well. Keeping them "Evenly Moist" does not wok for me.