Paph. Steele Beauty

[Sue]

This is (Virgo 'Sabatino' x Steele Magnolia 'Sabatino'); an inverse of the cross as registered with the RHS.

It's a 'supermodel' kind of beauty: gaunt, hollow-cheeked, and malnourished. This one lost its roots after repotting, but I only noticed when the bud was about to open, so I let it bloom to get an idea of what it'll look like. I'll be cutting the bloom off in a few minutes here to help the plant preserve its strength and recover. Hopefully, if it makes it, later blooms will be nicer.

Although, blooming like this, it does kinda look like a skull, which is pretty metal.

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[SlipperKing]

Still nice Sue. Hopefully it will recovery quickly

 

[goldenrose]

I like it, I think you're being too critical!

 

[McPaph]

I like it to, it would be a great album cover

Mick

 

[SlipperFan]

Looks nice. I hope you can save it. Once it has roots, the next blooming will be full.

 

[JeanLux]

very nice!!! Good luck!!!! Jean

 

[NYEric]

good luck.

 

[biothanasis]

Wonderful!

 

[toddybear]

great potential!

 

[Sue]

Well, if it makes it, but doesn't fill out on later bloomings, I'll just name the clone 'Jolly Roger'.

 

[CodPaph]

very nice