Paph. henryanum

[e-spice]

I got this one around the 2003 timeframe from Carter & Holmes. It has been growing S/H in the same 3-inch dixie cup since then. Not the biggest or best form but seems to be as cheery as any henry you'll find. Usually blooms four each year.

e-spice

 

[bullsie]

Cheery is an excellent description! They look wonderful!

 

[emydura]

Very nice. They look like they are on a rollercoaster going around a bend.

David

 

[Bolero]

Gorgoeus, nice growing!

 

[paphioboy]

Very nice. They look like they are on a rollercoaster going around a bend.

David

I think they do too.. Nice blooms!

 

[SlipperKing]

Great culture. About the roots; can you tell if the root system is similar to your bellatulum's roots in this S/H culture?? I hope I'm correct, you are the one with that beautifully grown, massive bellatulum aren't you?

 

[Mocchaccino]

Wonderful bloom

 

[Diogo]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Can't wait for mine's first flower...

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

Rick, you have it correct. I don't know how he does it. I tried s/h for years and in the end it was a failure. Good growing.

 

[Paph_LdyMacBeth]

.... but seems to be as cheery as any henry you'll find. Usually blooms four each year.

ONLY four each year! And those horrible spots...you should probably throw the plant outoke:oke:









Its a keeper!

 

[e-spice]

Great culture. About the roots; can you tell if the root system is similar to your bellatulum's roots in this S/H culture?? I hope I'm correct, you are the one with that beautifully grown, massive bellatulum aren't you?

Thanks for the nice comments. I suspect the roots are similar to the bella you're referring to. The pot feels pretty tight, which usually indicate a lot of roots.

 

[Justin]

great plant and VERY impressive growing.

 

[SlipperFan]

Very nice!

 

[biothanasis]

Gorgeous sight!!!!!

 

[W. Beetus]

Stunning blooms!

 

[myxodex]

Good growing, must be a delight to have.

 

[Roth]

Beautifully grown henryanum definitely...

Great culture. About the roots; can you tell if the root system is similar to your bellatulum's roots in this S/H culture?? I hope I'm correct, you are the one with that beautifully grown, massive bellatulum aren't you?

I think definitely yes, but you should remember that bellatulum does not grow like the other brachys. It is always wet at the roots, like wenshanense and quite a few colonies of concolor... That's why people tend to loose bellatulum too, it does not like to have its roots dry, or dead root tips, cracks in the root structure. The next time you water, orange pythium rot guaranteed, that's how most of them finish.

 

[Gilda]

Very nice Geff !! :clap:
Bob ,I too had major failure with SH growing.:sob:
I think Geff's secret is although he grows SH ..he grows more on the dry side. He told me he pours off the excess water a few hours after watering.

 

[paphioboy]

I think definitely yes, but you should remember that bellatulum does not grow like the other brachys. It is always wet at the roots, like wenshanense and quite a few colonies of concolor... That's why people tend to loose bellatulum too, it does not like to have its roots dry, or dead root tips, cracks in the root structure. The next time you water, orange pythium rot guaranteed, that's how most of them finish.

Interesting info and contradictory to popular belief! Hmm, no wonder I lost a couple of bellatulum to that orange rot... The bellatulum that grew best for me was in potting mix, before it got crown rot.. sigh

 

[JeanLux]

Very impressive!!!! Jean