Paphiopedilum philippinense. Compact size?

[MarioQ]

Paphiopedilum philippinense x sib "Mem. Henry Walburn"

Two weeks ago, I bought this plant at an Orchid Show here in Mexico. Two flowers and one bud. I always I wanted a philippinense and it was love at first sight. I love this plant, but I must confess that I supposed the leaf span in a blooming philippinense was longer. Or is this a compact form? I have read that there are variations (leavigatum, roebbelenii… ) Which characterstics has the clone ‘Mem. Henry Walburn’ and who was he?

Thank you! I really appreciate your comments.

Happy Easter!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Really nice flowers.

There will be various opinions on the type.

To me the plant is compact (may grow bigger in future, who knows) and short spike. So compactum might be the description for it … for now.

 

[Djthomp28]

Hopefully it stays compact for you.

 

[GuRu]

....... Or is this a compact form? I have read that there are variations (leavigatum, roebbelenii… ) ......

This is an extremely pretty P. philippinense, good colouration, flower shape and stance, not to forget the twisted petals. If the plant stays in that size with a leaf span of more or less 20-25 cm, you can call it compact, if not .....

 

[NEslipper]

Love those twisting petals!

 

[Ozpaph]

lucky you