Phragmipedium vittatum

[Phrag-Plus]

That one was one of is kind, not an easy one, it took near 20 years to get that seedling in bloom...

 

[JAB]

Never even heard of this species!? Lovely.
Any tips? Why was it so hard culture wise?

 

[Mikefallen13]

Wow, very nice! I didn't know this species was so difficult to grow

 

[John M]

Congratulations!

 

[tomkalina]

That's a beauty J-P!

 

[MaryPientka]

Congratulations!

 

[NYEric]

Well done.

 

[abax]

Interesting species. I rather like its brassy pouch and the
stance of the petals.

 

[Migrant13]

That is a beauty. Congrat's and good patience.

 

[Kawarthapine]

That is amazing.

The green and browns offer a wonderful contrast and make the flower really 'pop'.

But twenty years! That would try even my wife's patience.

 

[troy]

Congrats on the blooming!!! It looks like a classic

 

[Phrag-Plus]

Never even heard of this species!? Lovely.
Any tips? Why was it so hard culture wise?

In fact when you know how to grow that species it seems not that difficult. Future will tell!
In the past I was just trying to grow them like my other Phrags. But they are not like other Phragmipediums… That species is unique and different in many aspects and features never seen in 28 years of growing Phragmipedium…

Years ago Brasphrag was posting that species on this forum; like he did few weeks ago:

http://www.slippertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40015&highlight=vittatum

I sent him a personal message and since with his good and precious information everything change for good! And for that recent success I should thanks and share all the credit with my friend Roberto.

 

[kooz Chrysalis]

picture was poor performance. But with this phrag species I love them. I wish I could get them ... hi

 

[Achamore]

Can you share what the cultural info was? This is a rarely seen species.

 

[SlipperFan]

Best one I've ever seen!

 

[eaborne]

Well done!

 

[dodidoki]

Wonderful plants and great job! Congrats!

 

[SlipperKing]

Holy Smokies J-P!!