Paphiopedilum callosum

[MarioQ]

I buy these plant as bare root in December 2020. The tag said “pygmy form” (I thought it was only for barbatum var. nigritium 'pygmy') but I think is the normal type. But I don’t complain. Now is blooming with these exquisite blooms 4 inches from tip to tip. I find the back flower very well proportionated and with such a beautiful harmony between its parts. I grow it on a windowsill, so the flowers look for the outdoors light. I suppose if I grew it in a greenhouse they would be more upright. Hope you enjoy it.

 

[GuRu]

Mario, lovely flowers and the plant seems to be very well grown. Congrats to achieve such a result, growing a bare root plant to flower, on the window-sill within 1+ years. I'm not sure but 'pygmy form' seems an invention of the seller or breeder.

 

[Ozpaph]

I like it. Nicely coloured

 

[SlipperKing]

Great color! Selective breeding has come a long way with this species. Forget the pygmy part. Like Rudolf says, a ploy to sell.

 

[Paphluvr]

A very nice callosum indeed.

 

[Guldal]

I'm not sure but 'pygmy form' seems an invention of the seller or breeder.

Well, maybe the seller just wasn't taxonomically minded, and I guess, he might have intended: P. callosum var. sublaeve (syn. var. thailandense). Your lovely flowers certainly look as of that variety, Mario. And I wholeheartedly agree, that that backmost flower is neigh perfect!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Well grown. Imagine when a specimen with multiple blooms.

 

[MarioQ]

Mario, lovely flowers and the plant seems to be very well grown. Congrats to achieve such a result, growing a bare root plant to flower, on the window-sill within 1+ years. I'm not sure but 'pygmy form' seems an invention of the seller or breeder.

Thank you! Yes, I like how the plant improves in such a fast time. Easy to grow and strong. It don't need to have a particular characteristic like "pygmy", I think it is wonderful.

 

[MarioQ]

I like it. Nicely coloured

Indeed, the colours and the satin and wax texture are nice!

 

[MarioQ]

Great color! Selective breeding has come a long way with this species. Forget the pygmy part. Like Rudolf says, a ploy to sell.

Thank you! And I like the proportions with the flower parts and with the plant itself. A very nice center flowerpot for the table.

 

[MarioQ]

A very nice callosum indeed.

I think the same.

 

[MarioQ]

Well, maybe the seller just wasn't taxonomically minded, and I guess, he might have intended: P. callosum var. sublaeve (syn. var. thailandense). Your lovely flowers certainly look as of that variety, Mario. And I wholeheartedly agree, that that backmost flower is neigh perfect!

Ok, I will read more about var. sublaeve. Thank you for your kind lines, I appreciate it!

 

[MarioQ]

Well grown. Imagine when a specimen with multiple blooms.

Oh yes... and the plant has lovely leaves. It seems that this plant likes my growing schedule. So we will see next year! Thanks for your message.