Complex Paphs

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

Below are three complex paphs. that are currently in bloom. The first one is one that I bought as a seedling from Hadley of Marriott Orchids. He had high expectations from this cross. He would only sell me one seedling at it was one of the leaders in the compot. It was also bought at a premium. As you can see you don't always get what you pay for. Now, please don't misunderstand that statment. Some of the others from that cross may have come out wonderful. It's just that this one did not.

Next is a freckles cross. Here we are looking for a pink. This plant has lots of vigor. It has two more mature growths. One of which is in bud.

The final photo as you can see turned out nice and full. This is the second blooming for this plant.

 

[Ross]

The Malibu Light is fairly nice, but the first flower shows what can happen even with good parents. That is the dilemma when buying complex Paph seedlings.

 

[SlipperFan]

Great color on all three.

Bob, do you think it's possible the second blooming will be more satisfactory? I've seen such variation in how these complex Paphs bloom that I'm not sure one can always say one is a dud or another is great from one blooming.

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

They won't be going any where for now. I'll give it another bloom. I also have three more complex from Hadley in bud of diffrent crosses. I hope at least one of them is above average.

 

[Chien]

Yes, we don't always get what we pay for, we may be disappointed this time but may be very happy next time.

 

[Eric Muehlbauer]

Well, Winston Churchill "Indomitable" is supposed to be a great parent...but I think most of the seedlings I got from its parentage were unimpressive. In fact, one of the ugliest complex crosses I have bloomed was a WC"I" cross...it was huge...with a square dorsal and floppy petals...and dull colors as well. Take care, Eric

 

[SlipperKing]

Nice show Bob

 

[biothanasis]

Cool and weird!!! Thnaks for sharing!!!