Paph. vietnamense

[Don I]

The flower stock is only about 3" tall and very stiff. The leaves were quite dark until the bud showed then started to lighten fairly quickly.

This is pretty much the true colour.

This picture is underneath facing up, that is why it looks lighter. I was afraid I would damage the flower stock if I tried to pull it up straight with a stake.
Don

 

[Ozpaph]

its a nice specie

 

[Markhamite]

Very nice. Most likely will get larger flowers as the plant matures.

 

[gego]

Are you using Klite? Nice flower form for that species.

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[Justin]

Lovely! Does it have a new growth? I often find that these die after blooming.

 

[Don I]

Are you using Klite? Nice flower form for that species.

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No, I don't know what that is.
Don.

 

[Don I]

Lovely! Does it have a new growth? I often find that these die after blooming.

No , it doesn't have a new growth. That has always been a concern of mine on many plants until I see some. The yellowing of the leaves is worrisome.
Don

 

[NYEric]

Thanks for sharing. Let us know how long it lasts.

 

[John M]

Nice flower...that's for sure; but, I am concerned as well about the leaf colour.

 

[Don I]

Thanks for sharing. Let us know how long it lasts.

Sorry Eric, I cut the flower off 2 days ago, because of the leaf colour and it was a first bloom.
Don

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Amazing how small the plant is... I would be concerned too. Keep him happy!

 

[Stone]

I think it is a bad decision to let a weak plant such as this flower. The bud should have been removed as soon as you could grab hold of it and the plant given intensive care. Unless you have perfect conditions for it now I think you will most likely lose it. Flowering takes a large toll on the plant. It's like doing a marathon when you have the flu.

 

[Wendy]

It’s very pretty. I hope the plant is okay.

 

[Don I]

I think it is a bad decision to let a weak plant such as this flower. The bud should have been removed as soon as you could grab hold of it and the plant given intensive care. Unless you have perfect conditions for it now I think you will most likely lose it. Flowering takes a large toll on the plant. It's like doing a marathon when you have the flu.

Thanks Mike. When the bud formed the leaves were dark and shiny. I mistakenly thought that what was going on was part of the plants normal thing. I will definitely keep your advice in mind for the future.
Don