Paph Maudiae 'Los Osos' Comparison

[SlipperKing]

Here is 'Los Osos' opening currently. Take note of the second bud forming. It rarely ever does this. Look at the differences in dorsal colors from the division (2 flowered) I posted a month ago compared to today's division. When I posted this plant the first time here (~08) people questioned whether it really was 'Los Osos' . It blooms as much as 3 times a year and it looks different each time as seen in this PIC.

both divisions

 

[SlipperFan]

Interesting. In any case, the dorsal is stunning.

 

[abax]

That's just what I was thinking!

 

[papheteer]

You grow this to perfection!

 

[Ozpaph]

its very nice

 

[Susie11]

It's a beauty!

 

[NYEric]

What do people expect!? Thinking about all the plants in the background; how stable could it be?

 

[GuRu]

Here is 'Los Osos' opening currently. Take note of the second bud forming. It rarely ever does this. Look at the differences in dorsal colors from the division (2 flowered) I posted a month ago compared to today's division. When I posted this plant the first time here (~08) people questioned whether it really was 'Los Osos' ....

These are very beautiful flowers - congrats !
But I'm wondering why someone gives this beauty a cultivar name 'Los Osos' this means 'Bears' ?

 

[chrismende]

Los Osos is the place on the central coast of California where Norris Powell's Orchid House and Orchids of Los Osos were and are.

 

[SlipperKing]

And of course Rudolf, they have bears in California...go figure old Mr Powell.

 

[JeanLux]

A Beauty !!!! Jean

 

[GuRu]

Los Osos is the place on the central coast of California where Norris Powell's Orchid House and Orchids of Los Osos were and are.

Thank's for the explanation! In this context 'Los Osos' makes sense !

 

[Leo Schordje]

Well grown and great photos. :clap:

Rick knows, but those with less experience might need to hear it again, culture and cultural conditions really do strongly affect flower quality. Good culture, such as Rick's is necessary to see the full potential of a flower. There is a reason 'Los Osos' has the awards it has, and a reason it was used often in breeding. 'Los Osos' has the potential for great flowers. Rick is able to bring that out.

Most pick up their hybrids of "Maudiae type" parentage as single growth plants. These hybrids don't shine until you have a multi-growth clump. Only then do they reveal just how good they are. And as Rick mentioned a multi-growth clump will bloom several times a year. If at all possible, when you repot your Maudiae, or Paphs in general, don't divide them to single growths, let a clump develop. You will be very please with the improvement you will see.

Nice thread Rick