Phred
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First time bloom for this Paph hermannii. Had three others but cut the pouches of the pollinate without thinking about pictures first.
Paphiopedilum hermannii
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P.K.Hansen
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Really nice flower. Mine is in spike too 
Fred, in your opinion, true species or is possible a natural hybrid of henryanum x lockianum (or similar)?
Phred
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As you are aware the consensus is natural hybrid elevated to species. Personally I could go with species from the beginning.
Adorable!
'think before you cut', next time. Lovely.
Very nice flower. As to its status.....I never had any doubt of it being a true species as well as Olaf Gruss in his article in 'Die Orchidee' 02/2021.
Native English speakers read only the 'Abstract' which is written in English.
@ NYEric I uploaded the photo especially for you because I want you to see it without any problems.
Native English speakers read only the 'Abstract' which is written in English.
@ NYEric I uploaded the photo especially for you because I want you to see it without any problems.
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Love it 
My opinion is that this was a natural hybrid that has stabilized in its ecotype and subsequent speciation. The pink pouch is a dominant feature of henryanum and passes on to all its hybrids. Or this could be a variety of henryanum. A DNA study will confirm the relationship in the future.
Very nice.
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