First saw the spike in May. Finally in flower today! Once it emerged from the sheath, the whole inflorescence, bud, and flower developed within 3 weeks! What do folks think of this one?
Paphiopedilum micranthum
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Jpari
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I think it is excellent. The color is good, the petals are broad and round. The dorsal sepal is broad and stands up straight. You should be proud to own it.
Tom-DE
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very nice! Let's see how long the flower will last in your condition.
Tom-DE
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BTW, what is that one next to it?
Thank you! I hope to self it and save one of the pollen for the future.
Thanks! Yes hopefully longer than my vietnamense
The second photo? The one with the seed pod? That is a wardii
Tom-DE
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yes, a seed pod indeed.
Tom-DE
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My experience with micranthum's flower is about 10-14 days. Some people here said his lasted for a month...let's hope your flower will last longer than 10-14 days.Thanks! Yes hopefully longer than my vietnamense
From my last one that bloomed I think your assessment is pretty accurate. That one lasted maybe a little more than two weeks. Guess we'll see how this one does.
Paphluvr
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Very nice. I never had any luck with this one. Plant grew great and multiplied but no bloom. I think my conditions were just too warm for this specie.
mrhappyrotter
Grand Chupacabra
Awesome! Such a wonderful flower.
Good job! Still waiting to bloom my micranthum albums.
littlefrog
Hop-meister
I have pollen if you want to outcross...Thank you! I hope to self it and save one of the pollen for the future.
Thanks! Yes hopefully longer than my vietnamense
Ahh thanks, but maybe next time. Already selfed it.
