Paph Shin-Yi Sanders first bloom

[Michael Bonda]

Very excited about this cross:
Paph. Michael Koopowitz ‘Ping Pong’ AM/TOGA x sanderanium
Longest petal length is 46cm. Four flowers. Single fan. First flower has uneven length of petals but I am ok with that fault. My sanderanium plant is years from hopefully blooming so this is a nice substitute for me until then.
(I am not sure how long a “good” sanderanium petal length is).

 

[DrLeslieEe]

What beautiful long petals you have!!!

A good sandie is around 60-80 cm long petals. Longer than this is amazing!

 

[Michael Bonda]

What beautiful long petals you have!!!

A good sandie is around 60-80 cm long petals. Longer than this is amazing!

I knew you would have the answer. Thank you so much

 

[Michael Bonda]

What beautiful long petals you have!!!

A good sandie is around 60-80 cm long petals. Longer than this is amazing!

Newest flower has a petal length of 51cm (20 inches) but second flower also uneven petal lengths.

 

[Greenpaph]

Beautiful

 

[Ozpaph]

impressive petals

 

[emydura]

That is really nice

 

[SlipperKing]

You have a great outcome for the cross.
I personally don't like to stake this type of breeding in a straight up position, which yours is not totally. More of a long natrual arch then stake if need be. The flowers will display better, individually as well as a group. Just my preference.

 

[Michael Bonda]

You have a great outcome for the cross.
I personally don't like to stake this type of breeding in a straight up position, which yours is not totally. More of a long natrual arch then stake if need be. The flowers will display better, individually as well as a group. Just my preference.

I agree. My concern is that I knock over plants and if not staked I will certainly break a spike before enjoying the flowers.
I sometimes un-stake and decide if the open flowers look more natural at an arch. Then set the plant in a spot where I am less likely to damage.

 

[SlipperKing]

Well, that tells me you need a larger growing area!!LOL