JPMC
Well-Known Member
Here is a pic of a Paph. armeniacum I received as a free-bee in 2006. It came to me in a pot and produced this pathetic flower:
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As soon as the flower faded (about 1 month which is a relatively short-lived blossom for this species that typically produces blossoms that last for 3 months) I planted it in a wire basket lined with sphagnum moss and filled with regular paph. mix (fir bark, perlite, and charcoal). The plant grew at a good pace and now has about 16 growths, 1 open flower, and 4 buds.
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I think that the flower quality has markedly improved. It measures 4 inches across:
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![Paphiopedilumarmeniacumplant12-23-2006.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/926/926702f046986f01db058b4654fdad9f.jpg)
As soon as the flower faded (about 1 month which is a relatively short-lived blossom for this species that typically produces blossoms that last for 3 months) I planted it in a wire basket lined with sphagnum moss and filled with regular paph. mix (fir bark, perlite, and charcoal). The plant grew at a good pace and now has about 16 growths, 1 open flower, and 4 buds.
![Paphiopedilumarmeniacumplant10-29-2010.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/ae4/ae4a1ac3736912ac4d02dd5f8314e0ae.jpg)
I think that the flower quality has markedly improved. It measures 4 inches across:
![Paphiopedilumarmeniacumflower10-29-2010.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/393/393744e118be6d3fd953e6b428e01f53.jpg)