Paphiopedilum primulinum

[chris20]

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[Ozpaph]

Is the lip cream or yellow?

'primulinum' with cream lips are probably hybrids eg Avalon Mist. Or at least this was the view of the senior AOC judge at a recent paph meeting (met with general agreement but other judges). And would reflect how a 'primulinum' would be adjudicated in Australia. Probably akin to the issue with C walkeriana.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

I don't know about this clone in particular, but yes, I've heard that a lot of modern yellow primulinums are in fact hybrids. I'll also point out that, in my experience, this species is fragrant. A lot of the newer primulinums (or possibly hybrids) are larger growing with much larger non-fragrant flowers.

Anyway, this clone looks fairly petite, more in line with the old school primulinums than the newer ones. If it's fragrant, then I'd be more certain about the ID. Unfortunately, the scent can be pretty faint, and it's one that some folks can't detect.

 

[chris20]

The lip is yellow, the plant and flower are small, and the flower is faintly fragrant. The parentage is P. primulinum ‘Lemon Punch’ x P. primulinum ‘Lemon Bomb.’

 

[Ozpaph]

its lovely.
where did it come from?

 

[chris20]

Orchidaceae Inc.

 

[NYEric]

That plant looks really small to be blooming. Good luck. Thanks for sharing.

 

[chris20]

Thanks. Leafspan is about 9 inches.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

The lip is yellow, the plant and flower are small, and the flower is faintly fragrant. The parentage is P. primulinum ‘Lemon Punch’ x P. primulinum ‘Lemon Bomb.’

That sounds like a classic, true P. primulinum to me!

 

[chris20]

Thanks for your input. I thought it might be, but wasn’t sure.

 

[Guldal]

It's a li'l beauty, though

Kind regards,
Jens