Paph. callosum var. sublaeve

[toddybear]

First flower is open for this season with 2 more to follow. This is among my oldest orchids; it was purchased back in 1995.

 

[gore42]

Looks great! That's a beautiful photo!

I have a bunch of these myself that just came in this spring, and several were in spike, but none survived shipping... guess I'll have to wait until next year

- Matt

 

[Marco]

i like how the colors layer from white purple green back to purple

 

[Rick]

I like the petal stance on this species.

I also like to hear about plants that have been in collections for a good length of time.

Can you detail some of your culture info that you think has been good for this plant over the years?

 

[NYEric]

12 years?!? Got your money's worth!

 

[paphjoint]

Very nice !!

 

[toddybear]

Many have come and gone in that time for sure! This one is just a tough old guy. All my slippers are in an unobstructed east window. Winter temps 60-70 F, summer 70-80 F. Watered with standard city water every 5-8 days depending on season. Fertilizer with 15-30-15, 3 out of 4 waterings from March through October..I even fertilize in winter but only every second watering. Repot once every 2 years in a bark-perlite mix. Really nothing out of the ordinary. The plant is in a 7" pot! I have to divide as it is getting out of hand.

 

[Rick]

Many have come and gone in that time for sure! This one is just a tough old guy. All my slippers are in an unobstructed east window. Winter temps 60-70 F, summer 70-80 F. Watered with standard city water every 5-8 days depending on season. Fertilizer with 15-30-15, 3 out of 4 waterings from March through October..I even fertilize in winter but only every second watering. Repot once every 2 years in a bark-perlite mix. Really nothing out of the ordinary. The plant is in a 7" pot! I have to divide as it is getting out of hand.

This one may be a good one to breed to or self!

 

[SlipperFan]

That has a great dorsal!