Paph sanderianum 'Red Baroness'

[callosum]

that a beauty of paph.
better to self and get the early bloom plant that could be used as a parent in the future

 

[SlipperKing]

Update Source

I have a update for all that maybe interested in buying this same cross. The parents to this plant are 'HS Select' X 'Bear Select'. Although I bought this plant from Bill Bergstom(?) in Hawaii, I found the same cross from Parkside Orchids. I just got off the phone with Evie and they have 5 plants left, there where 6:evil:

 

[emydura]

Here is a updated photo showing petal length, 13+ inches. Side note: I took the plant to the orchid meeting Thur night and it was NO big deal with the general orchid population. It just goes to show, most people don't know what the heck their looking at! That's one of the reasons I love this forum!

WOW. Looking even better. The colour is amazing. "No big deal"!!! You must be kidding? Didn't they realise how blessed they were to be in the presence of such a species? I'm sure in our society that would have won all the prizes that night.

David

 

[Ross]

Here is a updated photo showing petal length, 13+ inches. Side note: I took the plant to the orchid meeting Thur night and it was NO big deal with the general orchid population. It just goes to show, most people don't know what the heck their looking at! That's one of the reasons I love this forum!

Not every orchid grower is as enamored with Paphs and Phrags as we are. I agree with you about this forum.

 

[paphioboy]

Wow.. That updated pic is delicious...

 

[emydura]

Not every orchid grower is as enamored with Paphs and Phrags as we are. I agree with you about this forum.

Yes, but a sanderianum transcends specialisations. We had a Phrag caudatum not long back that cleaned up at our meeting. Everyone loved it. And it only had 2 flowers. Not as well grown plant as Rick's. I find it hard to believe that anyone could walk past Ricks plant and not give it a 2nd look. You wouldn't even have to be into orchids to be not amazed by this flower.

David

 

[JeanLux]

Not every orchid grower is as enamored with Paphs and Phrags as we are. I agree with you about this forum.

I agree with Ross on this when considering my personal orchid history! 10 (and more) years ago, when I walked through an orchid show, the slippers that got my eye were bella and brachies, armeniacum and co, and maybe besseaes and hybrids ! For all of the other slipper beauties, I had no idea about and was not (yet) interested! Jean

Of course from my today's point of view Rick's plant is an outstanding one!!!!

 

[Mrs. Paph]

VERY NICE!!! I second the votes for a cross with MK and Mt. Toro! Sand is back on my to-get list - I killed my tiny seedling in TX....grumble...

 

[orchidman77]

Oh my gosh that is one amazing sanderianum. I have one seedling from Orchid Inn ('Twister' x 'Henry') and I have plans to buy as many more as I can. This cross just jumped to the top of the list.

Could you post another updated picture? As for crosses, I'd self it and cross with MK and Mt. Toro as well.

David

 

[SlipperKing]

Oh my gosh that is one amazing sanderianum. I have one seedling from Orchid Inn ('Twister' x 'Henry') and I have plans to buy as many more as I can. This cross just jumped to the top of the list.

Could you post another updated picture? As for crosses, I'd self it and cross with MK and Mt. Toro as well.

David

David look at post #42 above if you're interested in this same cross.

 

[orchidman77]

thanks rick, I'll look into buying one if I can! :biggrin:

How long are the petals now?

David

 

[Sangii]

:clap: congratulations !

 

[orchidman77]

Hey Rick, can you post an updated picture?

David

 

[SlipperKing]

Hey Rick, can you post an updated picture?

David

sure

 

[GuRu]

Rick, your photos are agonising!! That's really gorgeous! Five drools :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:
Best regards from germany, rudolf

 

[orchidman77]

WOW that's beautiful!! Have you made crosses with it, or are you planning to wait for its next bloom?

David

 

[SlipperFan]

Just spectacular, Rick!

 

[Rick]

These blooms are awesome Rick:drool::drool:

 

[SlipperKing]

thanks guys. I did make two crosses so far MK 'RedHead' X sandie and the Chiu Hua Dancer X sandie. The last cross is messing with me. I made the cross on the 16th and by the 18th the CHD flower fell off! I don't think that was long enough for the pollen tubes to grow and do what they need to do. I'll have to try again on a freasher flower.

Robert, about your question with different geographical races. I emailed Xavier, Sanderianum, and he believes there are high elevations and low elevation races(colonies maybe a better term) of sanderianums BUT the color range as well as, the flower sizes vary greatly amoung the colonies. He does feel the redder forms are more common in the higher elevated colonies.

 

[Rick]

I made the cross on the 16th and by the 18th the CHD flower fell off! I don't think that was long enough for the pollen tubes to grow and do what they need to do. I'll have to try again on a freasher flower.

2 days seems about right for my experiences with henryanum, but 2 days is definitely short for all the non-sanderianum multis I've pollinated. You'll just have to wait and see.