Paph bellatulum

[paphreek]

This is a first bloom seedling from a flask I got a few of years ago. Dimensions: Total width: 6.5cm, height: 7.0cm, Dorsal width: 4.3cm. All measurements are approximate.

 

[gore42]

Nery nice!

I have still never bloomed a Brachy.... maybe next year

- Matt

 

[SlipperFan]

Love those spots!

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

Nice looking flower. I've used to dislike them, as of late have been collecting them. How long did it take from flask to flower?

 

[TADD]

Wish I could keep them alive!

 

[kentuckiense]

Wish I could keep them alive!

I hear that. My f. album is languishing.

Looks awesome though! Just wish I could grow 'em.

 

[Rick]

I like this one Ross. The spots are very dark and prominent. Big elephant ear petals:clap:

 

[paphreek]

This is my largest bellatulum so far. This one grew quite fast. I believe that the plants were deflasked in October of 2004.

I grow them on the dry side by putting them in a chc mix in small pots. This one is in bloom in a 2 1/4 inch pot. Other bellatulums that have become multigrowths for me have tended to decline when I potted them into the larger, deeper pots I use for most of my Paphs. Next time I repot a larger Brachy, I'll use a shallower pot or a more open mix, or both.

 

[lylye]

Spot superior

 

[paphreek]

Another bellatulum from the same cross

Rather than start a new thread, I thought I'd bump this one and add the second plant to bloom from this flask. Dimensions: Total width: 7cm. Total height: 7.5cm

The whole plant, growing in a 2 1/4 inch pot.

 

[NYEric]

Wow looks very good!

 

[Rick]

That's quite a bit of difference in the spotting between the 2 plants.

And only 2 and 1/2 years out of flask. Good growing:clap:

 

[TADD]

Look at those roots... I didn't know bellatulums had them... Mine never did.... Well done Ross!

 

[paphreek]

Look at those roots... I didn't know bellatulums had them... Mine never did.... Well done Ross!

I think the key for some of the Brachy's is to never let the mix get too soggy. A big plant in a 2 1/4 inch pot easily sucks up the available moisture. Over potting them makes them go down hill fast, at least for me

 

[Hien]

Such big flowers in a tiny spot.
The spots are quite clean too.

 

[Nautilus]

You have very nice plant! Congrats!!!
Mine is in spike now, fingers' cross it come out as nice as your!

 

[paphreek]

Paph bellatulum '#3'

Here is the third to bloom from this flask. It is the largest, so far. Total width: 7.5cm, total height: 7.2cm, dorsal width: 5.0cm.

 

[NYEric]

Ya, if you want to bring one to NYC...

 

[GuRu]

Hello paphreek,

the flowers of your bellatulums are excellent and all three plants are well cultivated - congratulations, well done!!
Unfortunately my P. bellatulum didn't flower although it had two sheats this winter but both withered. I think I kept the potting medium slightly too moist during the 'resting' months Nov./Dec. therefore I will keep the plants cooler and drier next winter. I hope this helps.
Best regards from Germany, GuRu

 

[paphreek]

Surprisingly, the bellatulums from this flask have been very easy growers compared to others that I have. Perhaps it is a result of several generations being bred "in captivity" or perhaps my culture is slightly different. On this batch of bellatulums I am intentionally using smaller pots than I normally would.

You are right about the moisture, GuRu. These plants dry out more quickly than my other Paphs. Best of luck with your bellatulum, this year.