smartie2000
Well-Known Member
I bought this one in bloom, Paph. fairrieanum x Ruby Leopard at our local show. It was shipped all the way from Japan, so the bloom may have been squished.
I liked it because it has a large synsepal. Hopefully the future blooming will be better, this is not a perfect blooming. It has a second bloom, but I would have pinched the second bud off in this case before it developed.
Too bad Maudiae types seem to have fallen out of favour now among the serious slipper fans. They are still appealing to me, though I don't have many.
BTW, beware of sellers that flatten dorsals. The dorsal was flattened during the purchase (making it appear high quality) and I did not catch that at first, until already bought. This one is now popped back to a natural position. Anyway I am happy with it.
I liked it because it has a large synsepal. Hopefully the future blooming will be better, this is not a perfect blooming. It has a second bloom, but I would have pinched the second bud off in this case before it developed.
Too bad Maudiae types seem to have fallen out of favour now among the serious slipper fans. They are still appealing to me, though I don't have many.
BTW, beware of sellers that flatten dorsals. The dorsal was flattened during the purchase (making it appear high quality) and I did not catch that at first, until already bought. This one is now popped back to a natural position. Anyway I am happy with it.