Paph Hsinying Alien...again

[DukeBoxer]

This is a cross of Supersuk x Raisin Pie. This bloom is a little smaller than the last one because it fell out of its pot just before it started to spike. It was in S/H before and then I put it in a CHC mix because I didn't have anymore LECA. This plant spiked last may, bloomed in August, the flower died I think in late October and was in spike again in late November, early December. It's a very reliable plant, but it has never put out 2 growths at the same time, which would be nice if it did. The accident also set it back a little, usually a new growth starts as the spike is emerging, but there is still no sign yet. Again, the color isn't right on, but it's close enough...there is a little more green on the dorsal between the striations.

Here is the last bloom for comparison

 

[Heather]

Which color is closer? The top one is really quite nice where color is concerned (I prefer the really dark cherry reds to the vinis, but that's just me.)

 

[SlipperKing]

When it spikes the next time try cutting the flower off and force it to make new growth. Maybe it will break more then one growth for you.

 

[DukeBoxer]

Heather the truer color is the second picture...I couldn't get a good picture because I don't have the camera we always use...my wife has it in Costa Rica. SlipperKing...I am thinking of cutting off this spike to see what happens...Maybe after the COS show.

-Josh

 

[Candace]

because I didn't have anymore LECA

What's wrong with you?oke:

 

[Park Bear]

very nice!

 

[rdlsreno]

Very nice!!!!


Ramon