Paphiopedilum Joyce Hasegawa

[Djthomp28]

This cross is delenatii x emersonii.

The flowers are a nice size and remind be of fluffy pillows or clouds. It is slightly fragrant, like citrus and roses The dorsal is a bit wonky likely from the emersonii. For the life of me I can not find the picture of its last blooming to see if the dorsal was the same.

 

[big923cattleya]

Every time I see this particular hybrid I love the same thing over and over. In this breeding, I like the puffiness of the flower sure but I really enjoy the color at the flowers center. The soft pink pouch, the red bars of the staminode with that bright yellow central spot. I just find that so appealing and quite attractive! I like this a lot Dj. Very nice!
That little twist to the dorsal just adds to its overall charm.

 

[CharlesD]

Darlene I’m sure you have posted it before but I have to ask about your culture - what is your water quality like, what fertilizer do you use and what kind of bark do you use?

Both the flowers and the plant are beautiful!