Paphiopedilum sanderianum first of the season

[Shiva]

I love these long twisted petals.

 

[SlipperFan]

I'm with David. I don't remember ever seeing one in person. This one is amazing!

 

[SlipperKing]

Looks like a very nice one Xavior. I agree, love that fat pouch!

 

[Wendy]

So beautiful! I drooled all over my keyboard...:drool::drool::drool: Thanks for showing it.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Crazy cool petals! I hope I get to see one in Tokyo.

 

[JeanLux]

Wow that is an extravagant pic of an extra beauty!!!! Bravo for growing it!!!! Jean

 

[micranthum]

Beautifull! How long are the petals?

 

[cnycharles]

very nice flower

 

[paphioboy]

Awesome bloom... Keep us posted on the rest...

 

[SelectOrchids]

Today 73cm for the first flower 68 for the second one... I will take a pic when it's fully open, sure it will get more cm. Frankly I wait for the next time it blooms, will be really good then.

I already pollinated 1 bloom with the second one opening today, so 1 flower will be stopped at 73-75cm anyway...

 

[SelectOrchids]

Here is the second sanderianum to open. I do not like it as much as the first one, but that's a nice one too.

 

[JeanLux]

now that's an impressive pic size for an impressive plant !!!! a relatively small pot!? Jean

 

[Paul]

nice big plant and bloom!!

 

[emydura]

What I'd give to be able to say that I don't like this sanderianum as much as my other one.

David

 

[Clark]

Petals out the wazoo this week!
Really very nice!

 

[SlipperKing]

I don't know, this one looks pretty darn good too.

 

[McPaph]

I don't know, this one looks pretty darn good too.

I agree. great looking flowers. Very cool!

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

That is one insanely beautiful species. Totally over the top!

 

[toddybear]

Incredible pic!

 

[SlipperFan]

Amazing. Cool dorsal.