Paph. rothschildianum 'Strider'

[eggshells]

Here is my second of my rothschildianum blooming this season. Four buds. This one has a good colour and good shape. This particular clone has horizontal petals. Quite different to the one I posted a few days ago. This is not as big as my first in terms of "mass" but it is certainly wider considering the natural span. I was going to wait for all flowers to open but the presentation is not looking good so I took the opportunity to take the photos today. Looks like the 3rd flower will cover the second. I should have rotated it. Anyways I will update it when all 4 flowers are open. The pouch is solid on this one.

Not bad but I still prefer my first one.


Paph. rothschildianum 'Strider' by paphioman, on Flickr


Paph. rothschildianum 'Strider' by paphioman, on Flickr


Paph. rothschildianum 'Strider' by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[eggshells]

Oh and for anyone who's wondering what the first one is...

Measurements at this time is:

DS: 5.5 cm
NS: 29 cm


Paph. rothschildianum by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[labskaus]

Both of them are great, congrats!

I like your first one better too, the slightly downswept petals look so elegant.

 

[emydura]

Just stunning. From the photos I think I would go with the second one but I'd be rapt with either. Both have very similar colour.

 

[JeanLux]

Brilliant, all of these roth blooms!!!! I just can dream of that !! Jean

 

[Justin]

I like it!

 

[Ozpaph]

Both colossal flowers esp for colour.
Is this the same 'Bear' breeding?

 

[eggshells]

Thanks guys.

Both colossal flowers esp for colour.
Is this the same 'Bear' breeding?

It is from Hung Sheng Orchids Taiwan. But I wont be able to tell the exact cross. I got it several months apart from the first one. And I really couldn't care less about the parentage back then. I was just looking to have one of each species. I'm kinda regretting that now. I wish I bought more of this maybe at least 2 more. Still have a few unbloomed from Taiwan and Orchid Inn.

 

[Fabrice]

Very good one too. The good thing is that the 2 are differents and it's for me the most important thing.

I think those dark crosses from Bear, ro-1, ro-6, ro-10, etc... are now difficult to find. I have just one and I'm too a little dissapointed to not buy more when I had opportunity.

 

[eggshells]

Very good one too. The good thing is that the 2 are differents and it's for me the most important thing.

I think those dark crosses from Bear, ro-1, ro-6, ro-10, etc... are now difficult to find. I have just one and I'm too a little dissapointed to not buy more when I had opportunity.

Yeah I'm with you on that one. I actually got it from Hung Sheng via Ten Shin Gardens when he went to Alberta on 2011.

 

[papheteer]

Another really good one!!! You are growing these really well. How much light and humidity do you give them?

 

[SlipperFan]

Beautiful clear, sharp markings.

 

[The Mutant]

You're right, it sucks; send it to me. :wink:

I love it.

 

[eggshells]

Another really good one!!! You are growing these really well. How much light and humidity do you give them?

Not a lot this winter. 10%-30%. The heater in the condo is often on. It's been a really cold one. For lights 800-900 fcs 8hrs a day

 

[papheteer]

Not a lot this winter. 10%-30%. The heater in the condo is often on. It's been a really cold one. For lights 800-900 fcs 8hrs a day

Wow 10-30% and they managed to bloom so beautifully. I guess the common thought that paphs need high humidity to open blooms fully is not entirely true!

 

[eggshells]

Wow 10-30% and they managed to bloom so beautifully. I guess the common thought that paphs need high humidity to open blooms fully is not entirely true!

I wouldn't say it's not true but I think the plant compensated by growing roots instead to take up water rather than taking it from the air. They are indeed adaptable (to a certain point). But if I got a rootless plant right now and I give it 10-30% humidity. For sure they will turn to a crisp.

I would like to give more humidity but I cannot provide it at the moment.

 

[Spaph]

Awesome second roth... I just love the horizontal petals on this one! Awesome growing and blooming :clap:

 

[Stone]

Not bad???? I love it! I just bought myself a ''New Bear'' seedling ysterday. Is it supposed to be a good one?
I'd be happy if it turns out something like these!

 

[Trithor]

Two fantastic clones. Gobsmacking colour and two slightly different petal stances, but each equally lovely. Congratulations!
I gotta find a few of these 'Bear' clone seedlings!

 

[abax]

Wonderful dark color and the dorsal and synsepals mirror each other so
well. I like the stance of the second one the best, but both are stunning.