While this year's blooming is not at its best, it's still lovely to see... I will do more with the stakes later.
the bud picture shows the slight blushing on the dorsal.
the bud picture shows the slight blushing on the dorsal.
Paphiopedilum fairrieanum 'Ellis's Emeralds' CCM/AOS
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Lovely... and SO well grown, Darlene. Kudos for culture!
Best regards, Jens
Best regards, Jens
Happypaphy7
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At least it looks to be a good grower & bloomer! 
Hey, I know my audience."slight blushing"? Please don't point that out...you know what I mean
It is a well-grown plant with beautiful flowers, congrats!
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Stakes? What stakes!!!!?
@big923cattleya very gracious of you
that is a very good flower!
Beautiful! What was the source, Darlene?
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This one came from Porter's orchids, which is now closed. It's been with mine since 2017 or 2018. One of the parents is Penn's Creek, so I am guessing Bill Goldner at Woodstream might have made the cross.
The fact, that the plant doesn't correspond to the botanical description of fma. bohlmannianum (the albino form of fairrieanum), does not the least detract from the beauty of the flowers and the incredible cultural skills of Darlene!Hey, I know my audience.
Thus, why bother conceal, what's unconcealable? And as Darlene herself wisely remarks, what wouldn't - and shouldn't go unnoticed in these pages. . Never the less, wonderful flowers and more than impressive culture!
Arne
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You are emerging as one the best orchid growers that I know of in the US Darlene!
Thank you! I am using a pretty basic photo lightbox with a black velvet liner on the bottom and back walls. After trying a couple of lighting sets, I decided to repurpose my craft 24 Watt Ott Lite lamp. It worked better than my prior lighting set up. I have a few camera options, but for posting, the pro mode of my Samsung works well enough
Thank you!
I am challenged to answer this well. I don't measure my light levels as scientifically as some growers. This paph receives moderate light level year round. In the cooler months, it is under LED lights (4FT 4 tube fixture) where it is about 14-16 under the lights. It seems to appreciate cooler temperature drops in the fall-early spring. During those times day temps are in the mid 70sF (~24-25C) and night temps are in the upper 50sF/low 60sF (~15C).
That's quite a compliment! I am continuing to learn and adjust my culture.
I concur with others on the good culture and blooms. Keep it up!
Would love to buy a division when you next divide! Keep me in mind. Thanks!!
Would love to buy a division when you next divide! Keep me in mind. Thanks!!
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You didn't get it(a joke in plain English)! Why always so serious? LOL!The fact, that the plant doesn't correspond to the botanical description of fma. bohlmannianum (the albino form of fairrieanum), does not the least detract from the beauty of the flowers and the incredible cultural skills of Darlene!
Thus, why bother conceal, what's unconcealable? And as Darlene herself wisely remarks, what wouldn't - and shouldn't go unnoticed in these pages. . Never the less, wonderful flowers and more than impressive culture!
Congrats again, Darlene!
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Oh, I did...and a quack is a quack is a quack....
