Paphluvr Well-Known Member Joined Oct 19, 2011 Messages 1,795 Reaction score 585 Location Base of the Thumb, Michigan Jan 22, 2025 #1 I’ve always considered this Paph. venustum ‘album’ but I’ve noticed that it has black spots on the petals. Is there a more appropriate varietal name? Petals are normally not this heavily reflexed.
I’ve always considered this Paph. venustum ‘album’ but I’ve noticed that it has black spots on the petals. Is there a more appropriate varietal name? Petals are normally not this heavily reflexed.
big923cattleya ST Supporter Supporting Member Joined Nov 14, 2022 Messages 1,424 Reaction score 1,136 Jan 22, 2025 #2 I have seen a few with random spots. As far as reflexed parts go, albas are commonly challenged form wise. Maybe not as bad as yours but it happens. Sadly not every flower is gorgeous. Some do howl at the moon.
I have seen a few with random spots. As far as reflexed parts go, albas are commonly challenged form wise. Maybe not as bad as yours but it happens. Sadly not every flower is gorgeous. Some do howl at the moon.
Ozpaph ST Supporter Supporting Member Joined Jan 15, 2011 Messages 20,541 Reaction score 2,622 Location Brisbane, Australia Jan 23, 2025 #3 'Measurianum' if the albo-viride ("alba") form BUT Im not sure if the 'type' specimen had black spots
'Measurianum' if the albo-viride ("alba") form BUT Im not sure if the 'type' specimen had black spots
Tom-DE Well-Known Member Joined Jun 25, 2012 Messages 2,172 Reaction score 1,194 Location Northeast USA Jan 25, 2025 #4 Don, that is very nice! I have two venustum album from two different breeders and I hope I'll get one with some yellow color and black spots...
Don, that is very nice! I have two venustum album from two different breeders and I hope I'll get one with some yellow color and black spots...
B BrucherT ST Supporter Supporting Member Joined Nov 15, 2017 Messages 2,183 Reaction score 1,050 Location Chicago Jan 26, 2025 #5 Love it. Reflexed petals are proper for P. venustem. The flower is saying, “HERE I AM!”
Tom-DE Well-Known Member Joined Jun 25, 2012 Messages 2,172 Reaction score 1,194 Location Northeast USA Jan 26, 2025 #6 BrucherT said: Love it. Reflexed petals are proper for P. venustem. The flower is saying, “HERE I AM!” Click to expand... It is a matter of personal taste IMO. I prefer a flat flower for this species. It is acceptable as long as the petals don't pull back like this one: Attachments thumbnail (7).jpeg 610.6 KB
BrucherT said: Love it. Reflexed petals are proper for P. venustem. The flower is saying, “HERE I AM!” Click to expand... It is a matter of personal taste IMO. I prefer a flat flower for this species. It is acceptable as long as the petals don't pull back like this one: