Paph. Chou-Yi Ruby

[Carkin]

This is it's first bloom, and the colour is darker in real life. I bought it with a bud a couple of months ago. I'm kinda surprised that it didn't blast because I discovered it came with mealy bugs so I had to keep treating it (I was super vigilant) and even had to repot it. These hybrids are bulletproof!

 

[NYEric]

That's one chunky monkey!!

 

[theorchidzone]

Very nice one. What is the petal width?
Thanks

This is it's first bloom, and the colour is darker in real life. I bought it with a bud a couple of months ago. I'm kinda surprised that it didn't blast because I discovered it came with mealy bugs so I had to keep treating it (I was super vigilant) and even had to repot it. These hybrids are bulletproof!

 

[Carkin]

Thank you! The petals are 1 inch wide and the dorsal is 3 1/4 inches wide.

 

[Ozpaph]

I hope the dorsal opens fully and stands up. Can you do another photo in a week, please?

 

[17andgrowing]

The color on that is mind blowing. Congrats!

 

[John M]

Wow, if that flattens out....it's going to be incredible!

 

[Happypaphy7]

Beautiful! very crisp and clear, the markings and colors.

Yeah, if the dorsal opens out, it will be perfect!!!

 

[Markhamite]

Looks great! Yah, post another picture in a week so we can see if it gets even more awesome!

 

[SlipperFan]

Stunning flower -- if the dorsal opens more, it will certainly be awardable.

 

[TyroneGenade]

These hybrids are bulletproof!

I have finally discovered my problem with maudiae hybrids: I culture with armor piercing rounds. I will switch to lighter ammunition and hope the next one I purchase won't rot away like all the others...

More seriously: great flower and good growing.

Mealy bugs are such a nuisance. I must spray again... they snuck into my collection on a maudiae hybrid too.

 

[abax]

WOW...just WOW! The colors are stunning.

 

[SlipperKing]

The first thing that caught my eye was the clean lines of this flower (no mud). I'd like to see that dorsal stand up and salute!

 

[Carkin]

Thank you for all the kind words!! I was really happy to see how beautiful it turned out, it was exactly what I was hoping for.
Unfortunately I don't think it will flatten out anymore. It is actually working on another bud. Hopefully it won't ruin the presentation of the first flower but I thought I'd let it do it's thing this time round and see what happens. I can take another picture when it opens, if it's worth it.

 

[Carkin]

The first bloom didn't flatten any more, so I didn't bother with a second pic. This is the second bud that has opened. It looks like the "budget" was spent on the first bloom, lol, because this one isn't as pretty, but the dorsal is standing up more.
I'm wondering if this second bloom taxed the first bloom too much because it died shortly after this one opened.

 

[Markhamite]

Gives lots of promise to the next blooming season. Loved these flowers!

 

[Carkin]

I have finally discovered my problem with maudiae hybrids: I culture with armor piercing rounds. I will switch to lighter ammunition and hope the next one I purchase won't rot away like all the others...

More seriously: great flower and good growing.

Mealy bugs are such a nuisance. I must spray again... they snuck into my collection on a maudiae hybrid too.

Hahaha...they are surprisingly tough!
Hope you got rid of all those nasty mealys....grrrrr.

 

[Carkin]

Gives lots of promise to the next blooming season. Loved these flowers!

Thank you! Yes, I'm hopeful that the next bloom will be perfect!

 

[Ozpaph]

still worth keeping and reflowering

 

[Carkin]

Oh, I forgot, for anyone who is interested in seeing the whole plant too..