Yes, this type is pretty effortless for me for some reason. I tend to grow a bit dryer than most, or I rot Paphs. These obviously like my conditions. Very slow from bud to open, though. Teaches me patience.
Thanks everyone, for all the nice comments. I was hoping the first bud was going to open for the Richmond show but no where close (3/19/20). At first it looked like the second bud was going to crash into the first. I tried to separate them a bit and brought the plant upstairs to a windowsill to enjoy. Waited patiently for the second to open, as I said, almost 6 wks later. Funny, the second bud twisted itself completely up, down and around to the side. I had it facing the window (SE), so it wasn’t turning to the light. It was just a bit strange. Thrilled for two flowers on one spike. It didn’t do that last time.
Oh, that’s exciting to hear, as I just got Darling a couple of months ago on a trip to Hadley’s on his recommendation. I’ll look forward to it now!!
