delenatii Progression Thread

[parvi_17]

I really hate winter, which is why I started growing tropical orchids after I got hooked on Cyps. I like Paph delenatii because it resembles one of my favorite Cyps, reginae. On this cold winter day this delenatii is beginning to spike. It's a first-bloom seedling. I expect it to be quite good because both its parents were awarded ('Amy's Challenge' AM/AOS x 'Hsiny-Ming' SM/TPS). I got this plant at a show in October 2008, from Paphanatics.

 

[SlipperKing]

Nice going Joe. Keep the pics coming!

 

[biothanasis]

Lovely!!!! It looks so tiny now...

 

[parvi_17]

Thanks guys. The spike is growing at a reasonable pace. I think in about 2 weeks or so it will be ready for an update.

 

[NYEric]

Good Luck, but remember culture as well as breeding is important for results. BTW is your avatar Paph Satin Smoke?

 

[parvi_17]

Good Luck, but remember culture as well as breeding is important for results. BTW is your avatar Paph Satin Smoke?

Thanks. Yes, that's my Satin Smoke. Great little plant.

 

[NYEric]

Looks good, It's on my 'must get' list along w/ Tanya Pinkepank, Jim Kie, Kevin Porter...LOL!

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Looking forward to seeing this guy progress. :clap:

 

[rdlsreno]

Nice and how exciting!

Ramon

 

[parvi_17]

Update

Because I am bored right now, I am posting an update. It's been a week since the first photo was taken, and the spike has grown about an inch. I could be wrong, but it looks like there may be a tiny second bud developing.

 

[SlipperKing]

It's like watching paint dry. Isn't it Joe?.....nice so far

 

[parvi_17]

It's like watching paint dry. Isn't it Joe?.....nice so far

That is about the best description of it I ever heard!

 

[pdxpaphguy]

I have two "Hsin Ming' SM/TPS x 'HF Amy's Challenge' AM/AOS plants that I'm guessing are the reverse cross of yours and they both have bloomed very nice and big. Best of luck with yours it'll be in flower before you know it.

 

[parvi_17]

Update

Alright, it's now been 2 weeks since the first photo, and the spike is about 3 inches long. It definately has a second bud forming. I am getting excited . I guess this thread will be updated every week!

 

[P-chan]

It looks great! I have one at about the same stage. It's so much fun! I notice you also have a yellow Neo. Sweet!

 

[oscar]

very good flower

 

[SlipperKing]

Keep it coming!

Welcome Oscar!

 

[philoserenus]

keep us posted, looking good. i guess these are grown under lights, eh? i see some Dionaea and some Sarracenia =)

 

[parvi_17]

keep us posted, looking good. i guess these are grown under lights, eh? i see some Dionaea and some Sarracenia =)

Yes the vast majority of my orchids and all my CPs are grown under lights; I just have a few in front of a window.

 

[parvi_17]

Update

The spike is now 6.5" tall. It's been 3 weeks since the first photo, and it won't be much longer!!