Paph sanderianum 'Rapunzel' AM/AOS

[Wendy]

Here she is....Paph sanderianum 'Rapunzel' AM/AOS. I probably should have waited a few more days but couldn't as I was anxious to share. Will update photos in 2-3 days again. So far the petals are 51cm and still growing. Unfortunately one of the flowers is deformed with a split ventral sepal and the absence of a petal....but I am still pleased with it. The humidity in the room never goes below 60% (humidifier and mist maker) but I'm thinking that I should try and raise that even more for future bloomings.

 

[quietaustralian]

Stunning!!

 

[Justin]

magnificent, well grown plant!

 

[JeanLux]

Excellent blooming, great plant Wendy, bravo!!!! Jean

 

[eggshells]

That's a beauty. Things like these makes it worthwhile the pain of waiting and coaxing these plants to their perfection. Outstanding job.

 

[Rick]

Awesome Wendy:clap::clap::clap:

How long have you been growing this plant?

 

[Wendy]

Awesome Wendy:clap::clap::clap:

How long have you been growing this plant?

I got it two years ago as a previously bloomed plus one half mature growth. The oldest growth has died off but it is now six growths.

Thanks everyone!

 

[cattmad]

beautiful wendy, well grown

 

[raymond]

Here she is....Paph sanderianum 'Rapunzel' AM/AOS. I probably should have waited a few more days but couldn't as I was anxious to share. Will update photos in 2-3 days again. So far the petals are 51cm and still growing. Unfortunately one of the flowers is deformed with a split ventral sepal and the absence of a petal....but I am still pleased with it. The humidity in the room never goes below 60% (humidifier and mist maker) but I'm thinking that I should try and raise that even more for future bloomings.

wow very nice you have this plant for how long you know the pH of your culture medium?

Raymond

 

[Paphman910]

That's Incredible! Wow:clap::clap::clap:

Very well grown! 6 growths in two years! You are the ultimate Master Grower!

Paphman910

 

[Shiva]

Fabulous! You've done very well with this one, congrats.

 

[Heather]

Magnificent! Nice job growing it Wendy!

 

[peter.orchid]

Wonderful plant, congratulation.
I´m growing Paph. sanderianum for many years,
but my plant is still much smaller than yours.

 

[eOrchids]

What a sight!!! :drool:

 

[ehanes7612]

any chance you want to send me pollen?..any flasks i make will share

 

[polyantha]

As I said: I'm soo jealous.

 

[Carper]

That's just a fabulous plant Wendy. The plant looks really healthy with quality flowers aswell and to gain that many growths in a short space of time is remarkable.

Great growing:clap::clap:

Gary
UK

 

[Wendy]

wow very nice you have this plant for how long you know the pH of your culture medium?

Raymond

I have had it for 2 years (July/August 2009). I have no idea of the pH. Sorry. It is potted in fir bark, charcoal and perlite with limestone screenings if that is any help. It is due to be repotted shortly but I am not looking forward to that as I have heard that sandie's do not like repotting. Any comments on that...true or not?

 

[SlipperKing]

It is due to be repotted shortly but I am not looking forward to that as I have heard that sandie's do not like repotting. Any comments on that...true or not?

Oops! I hadn't heard that if I had I might of been worried too! Wendy if you have good roots it shouldn't be an issue. You my want to do like I do, mix 2/3s new mix with 1/3 old. A kind of pre-conditioned setup.

 

[paphioboy]

:drool: :drool: :drool: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Need I say more? And with 2 spikes to boot! congratulations! This must feel better than winning the lotto..