Paph. micranthum var. album

[kiwi]

I have this plant about to flower. I also have a second one with a spike also. I was thinking about doing a sib cross with them but wonder perhaps if this is a bit risky due to the size of the plant? Any thoughts?

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Congrats on blooming this micranthum album (two of them!).

They can carry pods, only if roots are strong enough. They do need special medium to germinate though.

Can't wait to see flowers!!!

 

[kiwi]

Thanks for the info. They have very good roots. I will likely send the pods to a contact in Taiwan so it is done correctly.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Great to have experience flasker to sow your seeds! Good luck!

 

[Guldal]

Can't wait to see the result, when your buds are fully opened!

 

[Ozpaph]

Nobody local does flasking?

 

[kiwi]

Unfortunately no.

 

[MorandiWine]

Very exciting! Where are you and will replates be available for sale?

tyler

 

[kiwi]

I am in New Zealand and plan to sell some. I could send out from Taiwan when ready

 

[Ozpaph]

I wonder how easy it would be to get them across the ditch?

 

[kiwi]

I am sure it wouldn’t be hard. Especially as I am over on your side of it frequently. Well I was

 

[NYEric]

Good luck. I hope we don't get jinxed from seeing these hen's teeth!

 

[Ozpaph]

ditto, Eric

 

[kiwi]

ditto, Eric

Ditto Eric

 

[kiwi]

It has almost opened completely. I really like the colour and shape. I was thinking of having it judged but fear that the crooked column will count against it.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

What a beauty!!!

The bent staminode and deep cleft on the right side of pouch (our left), may affect scoring of the flower. I would hold back till next bloom.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Wow, that is really pristine. I'd wait on showing it as well.

 

[gego]

Very nice and both well grown. Congrats

 

[Guldal]

Leslie is probably right about the judging, but, man, oh man, it's a gorgeous beauty never the less! (I really miss the 'slurp, slurp' emoji from the old STC-format!)

Btw. I think, there is a general consensus, that the botanical name of this colour form is: P. micranthum fma. glanzeanum (after Franz Glanz of Wössner Orchideen)

 

[NYEric]

Congrats on blooming. I really need one of those. Not that I can grow/bloom micranthums.