Paphiopedilum Recovery ?

[DrLeslieEe]

Leslie, thanks a lot for you complex input and yes, logic is a very important tool/resource but in cases of heredity not always leading in the right direction.

I for myself wouldn't completely rule out all Cochlopetalums. Because of the shape of the pouch of this hybrid makes me think of Paph victoria-mariae which can have a strong red pouch too and there are even hairs on sides of the staminode. A good photo of Paph. victoria-mariae you can find on Jay Pfahl's sites Paphiopedilum victoria-mariae
Just my thoughts......but in the end there must be a real fortune to find out the parentage or name of this hybrid.

Indeed Guru, the VR does have the pouch shape you mention, a sharp ‘v’ like this hybrid in question. The only reason I rule out the Cochlopetalums is that their round staminodes are dominant in their progenies, producing dark blotch in the center (unless bred with brachys or parvis, both of which were ruled out).

It is also possible that the VR red pink pouch could produce a red coloured pouch if combined to roths. But without the dark round staminode of the cochlopetalums, it seems to be less likely the candidate to do this.

What do you think?

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Leslie, thats the first one blooming. I bought recently 5 plants from another cross, same grower from BangkokView attachment 20797. Price about 13 US for blooming size.

I wanna go shopping in Thailand!!