Paphiopedilum parishii and friend

[Djthomp28]

Second time around for my parishii! Although its still opening, I wanted to share it. It should end up with five blooms. Not too shabby.



Opening right next to the parishii is Paph QF John Fields. It is a monster of a plant. Two inflorescences are opening, and a third one is on the way.



I will take other pictures once they finish opening

 

[big923cattleya]

Oh man Dj, very pretty!!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Gorgeous parishii! Can’t wait to see all 5 open.

 

[spujr]

Nice flowers! Any culture tips? I have some and they are doing OK but I'm wondering if they have any unique requirements from other multi florals.

 

[Djthomp28]

Nice flowers! Any culture tips? I have some and they are doing OK but I'm wondering if they have any unique requirements from other multi florals.

If yours are doing fine, you are in good shape. The only thing that may count as unique from my perspective is a seasonal change. During the cooler months (night time lows in the 50s) I grow it drier. It does not dry out completely or stay dry for long periods. Since I grow outside when I can, parishii goes out earlier and comes in later than much of my collection. When it is inside for the winter, i continue to water less. My inside winter night temps are in the low 60s near the parishii. During the summer I grow it with my other multi-florals outside.

I have always grown parishii like this. So, I am not sure if the seasonal changes are necessary for good growth.

 

[spujr]

Thanks! For my other multi florals that are not on a heat pad, I generally do the same in the cooler months. Again, it seems like you have a good growing regime!

 

[NEslipper]

Good looking parishii, please keep us updated!

 

[Ozpaph]

The parishii outshines the QFJF.

 

[GuRu]

Darlene, your QJFJ looks very nice, especially with its 3 flower spikes, but your P. parishii is great, a feast for the eyes. Furthermore both plants are very well grown....well done.

 

[emydura]

That parishii is wonderful. Looks a healthy plant too.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Update pics on parishii? Waiting patiently on here with fingers in mouth lol.

 

[tnyr5]

Love parishii, so hard to get these days.

 

[Djthomp28]

Thanks all! I have spent a considerable amount of time admiring this one. There are a couple of imperfections but I am still loving it.

@DrLeslieEe the last flower's petals are still twisting but it's looking good.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

It’s perfect and lovely in every way!!!

Always been my favourite Paph species. The dark twisting petals are beefier than phiilies and darker than sandies.

 

[Djthomp28]

I am still waiting for that third inflorescence to open. In the meantime, here is an update on the QF John Fields: