How big do Paph fairrieanum albums have to be to bloom?

[gore42]

I just got a shipment of these guys, and I'm trying to figure out how close they are to blooming size. Their leaf span is about 5-6", I'd guess (haven't taken good measurements yet), and they have 2 sets of leaves, mostly.

This is a species that I've never bloomed before, so any help would be appreciated

- Matt

 

[TADD]

I would say they are probably NBS, my BS albums have been about 8 -10 inches or so.

 

[Ernie]

Matt,

I bloomed about 50% of mine the same size as what you're describing and some as small as 4" leafspan (barely reaching over the edges of a 3.25" pot). If they aren't in spike now, they should almost surely bloom next winter for you.

-Ernie

 

[gore42]

Thanks guys!

I guess that means I can call them near blooming size without having to worry about it too much. None are in spike at the moment, but I'll keep an eye on them.

- Matt

 

[SlipperFan]

Soooo, are these going to be for sale?

 

[gore42]

yep, as soon as my website is back up again!

-Matt

 

[DavidH]

Matt,

I had the same results as Ernie on the few I had that were your size.

 

[wonderlen3000]

Depending on the clone and genetic, it can range from 5-6 to 12+. Although most bloom between 8-12" LS. I just bloomed a regular clone with about 9"LS last year.

 

[paphioland]

Thanks guys!

I guess that means I can call them near blooming size without having to worry about it too much. None are in spike at the moment, but I'll keep an eye on them.

- Matt

even bloomong size

 

[LWSIS]

Mine blooms at 7 inches...Larry