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I think it is in fact Max. gigantia

I was hiking on the Inca trail a couple of months ago and took lots of pictures of Orchids. I identified most of them but few still elude me, If anyone recognizes any of those please drop me a note, http://santaclaravalleyorchidsociety.org/Unkonwn%20Orchids.htm Thanks for the help, Hiker

Dear Paph enthusiasts; Does anyone by any chance recognize this hybrid. It was given to me by a friend who lost its tag and could not remember where he got it from. Your help is appreciated

I do have lindleyanum, a picture attached from last blooming. Ed

Temp in the summer as high as 110 F (not too often usually under 100 F). Winter as low as 27 F but usually in the 40s. Water up to 3 times a week in summer, 1 or 2 times a month in winter. Fertilized once a week in summer and as little as once a month in winter. Fast grower. Ed.

Lebaudianum I bought it from a reputable dealer (does not mean much). That is what the label says. I was also surprised a the length of the petals?

This species is getting quite established in this area. I have about 8 growing in my garden now

Grows outdoor here all year, Smells like heaven!

Grows outdoor here all year. Also know as Pollardia michuacana

The size of flower relative to the plant size is amazing

Sepals reflex back as the flower ages, unfortunately it lasts about one week

Blooms this time of the year like a clock!

First time bloomer

Thanks, that helps. Does the plant require refrigeration in winter? The temperature here very rarely drops to freezing in winter when I assume the plant above ground dies and goes dormant. Thanks

Time to bloom It took 5 years from pollination to bloom. They do bloom on small one growth plant. Ed