Paph. glanduliferum var. wilheminiae

[Ed M]

This is a first-bloom seedling of Paphiopedilum glanduliferum var. wilhelminiae that I got from Windy Hill Orchids a couple of years ago. The single flower on this blooming is about five inches across the petals, and produced on a very compact plant. Eventually up to three or so flowers are produced per stem.

I'm growing it in a four-inch plastic pot with a media consisting of coconut husk chips, charcoal, and spongerock.

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Stunning, look at that handsome pouch. :clap:

 

[rdlsreno]

Beautiful shot and nice color!!!!

Ramon

 

[Wendy]

Amazing colour! That dorsal is spectacular!

 

[CodPaph]

I think this beautiful Paphos. I'm crazy to see the flower of my later this year if possible

 

[Rick]

Nice and dark Ed:clap:

What is the leaf span of this plant?

 

[Ed M]

Thanks all.

Hi Rick. I'd have to go out an measure it, but I'm guessing the leafspan is about nine inches.

 

[Rick]

Thanks all.

Hi Rick. I'd have to go out an measure it, but I'm guessing the leafspan is about nine inches.

That's a good compact one Ed. As a wilhelm I wouldn't hope for more than 3 flowers (two is more normal). More than 3, and a bigger plant, and I'd wonder if it has some other stuff in it.

Check out my schilleriana post. I'll never get it out the GH to show you.

 

[emydura]

Beautiful dark flower and great photo.

David

 

[SlipperFan]

Beautiful photos, especially the top one. Wonderful flower, also.

 

[John M]

That is awesome, Ed! I'm drooling uncontrollably!

 

[Greenpaph]

Nice, Ed!

What are the clones of the parents?

 

[Roy]

Very nice Ed, great little plant also.

 

[dan_t]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning :drool::drool:

 

[SlipperKing]

Nice growing Ed. Paph wilhelminiae can be a bit tricky to grow well. I find they can rot easily if not watched closely. Nice chocolate colors too!

 

[goldenrose]

:clap: :drool: :drool: :clap:

 

[JeanLux]

great flower, and nice, this compact plant!!!! Jean

 

[NYEric]

True, mine did.

Paph wilhelminiae can be a bit tricky to grow well. I find they can rot easily if not watched closely.

 

[mkline3]

What a striking contrast in the dorsal!

 

[jblanford]

WOW!! Ed.... That is a great looking plant, have to watch for that one for sure. Jim.