Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum in situ

[troy]

There is more of this species than any other left in the wild? Have you ever seen a sanderianum or rothschildianum in the wild or are they extinct?

 

[17andgrowing]

Thanks for the pic.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Love the hillside shot. I really do have to get to southern Asia to see Paphs in flower - you posts have motivated me!

 

[NYEric]

That's great, thanks.

 

[Silvan]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[paphioboy]

There is more of this species than any other left in the wild? Have you ever seen a sanderianum or rothschildianum in the wild or are they extinct?

Those 2 species are not from Vietnam oke: Wild roth is still 'available'; sold by locals, which means poaching is well and alive Not sure about sander. I think sanderianum is much rarer due to less accessibility to its habitat, thankfully.

 

[troy]

Thanks for the info paphioboy

 

[SlipperKing]

Great sight to see.

 

[Trithor]

A spectacular habitat picture! Some very good broad and strong coloured clones there. I would imagine the long lasting nature of the blooms contributes to their chance of pollination and so the greater number of seedlings and colony formation. Do you see a many wild pods on the plants that you encounter in the wild?

 

[Achamore]

So wonderful to see, both photos are marvellous!

Troy, the sanders are only found in a remote part of Borneo as I recall.