Paphiopedilum charlesworthii var. alba

[Tom Reddick]

First bloom on a very small one growth plant, so overall size not of concern. I have not seen a ton of these, but while the dorsal can be a bit fuller in the best examples I think the flatness and presentation of the dorsal are first rate (and frankly I like the dorsal just as it is - a nice natural look). A sib cross from Sam and a keeper to see what the future brings on an older plant.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

It’s already a really nice form … will improve size as it gets stronger.

 

[Djthomp28]

Definitely a keeper. I look forward to seeing it as it matures.

 

[GuRu]

The flower is really lovely .... but as far as I can see in the photo take care of the plant ... she seems to look really small an weak.... the better if not.

 

[Guldal]

... take care of the plant ... she seems to look really small an weak.... the better if not.

Is what you intend to convey, Rudolf, that you in Tom's shoes would cut the flower, so that the plant doesn't spend itself on the flowering?

 

[GuRu]

Is what you intend to convey, Rudolf, that you in Tom's shoes would cut the flower, so that the plant doesn't spend itself on the flowering?

If the plant was small and weak ... I would do this at any rate.

 

[NEslipper]

Gorgeous, congrats on getting this to bloom!

 

[Ozpaph]

I'd keep that!

 

[dodidoki]

Great flower!

 

[mar11]

nice one !