First Bloom of Paphiopedilum Stoned Matthew

[Phred]

This is the first bloom from the cross I made (Memoria Matthew P Dewitt x Lady Isabel). Paph Memoria Matthew P Dewitt is a sequential blooms and Lady Isabel is a multi floral with several blooms open at the same time. Looks like this is tending towards the sequential side.... we’ll see. I sold about 85 of these so if anyone else blooms them I’d love to see some photos. I’ll send new photos of this plant when the next bloom opens.

 

[Greenpaph]

Very beautiful flower! Can you send a photo of the plant ?

 

[Ozpaph]

a can see the stonei influence in the dorsal markings.

 

[Phred]

Third bloom on the way. This is a sequential bloomer. And the flowers are lasting a long time.

 

[Phred]

Here’s a few more Stoned Matthew blooms flowered by others...

 

[Djthomp28]

There is some nice variability in the cross. I enjoy crosses like this. Each one to bloom is a surprise.

 

[big923cattleya]

I agree. Loads of variable colors. But I prefer those with veined or striped dorsals.
On the minus side, I see petals that are a bit disappointing. Most are nicely marked but they seem to be of different lengths. The twisting seems to be more on one petal, less on the other. A bit more consistency would be nice.
I prefer the clone held up against the house with siding.