I saw this lowii at PaphParadise display in Montreal OrchidExpo show and bought it right away.
Does anyone know why I did?
Any suggestions for a cultivar name?
Does anyone know why I did?
Any suggestions for a cultivar name?
Paphiopedilum lowii
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Leslie, does your photo the red colour picture as real as it is in the flower and is there these red pigmentation in the centre? If so, I think these are the reasons why you bought it.
Have a nice and safe flight.
It’s a little more red from the incandescent bulbs… but it is one of the reason but not the main one.
Just landed in Germany transiting in Frankfurt! One hour closer!
Welcome to Germany, Leslie.
The second reason may be the stance of the petals ?
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no idea why you bought it.
troy
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Almost looks like var. richardianum
Yes the petal stance and color.
Hmmm not sure? Why do you think so?
Ricardo Boricua
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You can name it "wings of fire"
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“Hot Wings”
“Buffalo Hot Wings”
“Burning Love”
“Burn Baby Burn”
“Buffalo Hot Wings”
“Burning Love”
“Burn Baby Burn”
Updated pics in natural light… decided to call it ‘Wings of Desire’ (thanks for the recommendations ST!).
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The stance of the petals is really nice. Color good too.
Probably a hybrid.
Just kidding...
Probably a hybrid.
Just kidding...
katzenhai2
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Don't let them fly away... 
Nice compact habitus btw.
Nice compact habitus btw.
Happypaphy7
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I love this species. Colorful and elegant sptance!!
One of the ones I would love to have once I start to increase my collection again.
One of the ones I would love to have once I start to increase my collection again.
Is it because the petals are held out so very horizontally?
Ricardo Boricua
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The tender wings of desire. To me it sounds lovely and poetic and yet reminiscent of KFC. Maybe I am just hungry
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Oh that is a great clonal name! I can just picture birds in flight with that petal stance. They look undulating, like they are waving in flight. The pouch is nicely colored, spotting seems very clear and concise. But I like the dorsal the most!!
An extremely nice example of the species.
An extremely nice example of the species.
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When I look at these photos I'm always reminded of the WW2 fighter planes.
Absolutely love the plant, the spike presentation and the shape of those blooms! Spectacular
