Paphiopedilum philippinense

[naoki]

Paphiopedilum philippinense 'Super Twister' x 'Alford' AM/AOS from Orchid Inn. It says 'x sib', but he frequently uses sibling-crossing incorrectly, so it could be an outcross. Petal length 16cm. photos from May 30, 2020

 

[Djthomp28]

The colors are so rich! It also looks compact for a philippenense. Is that accurate?

 

[Ozpaph]

nice petal colour.

 

[Pinebark]

I am a newbie to these multiflorals and I am blown away at how striking they are. Beautiful.

 

[Guldal]

It's gorgeous!

And you are right about the 'x sib' consideration, when it comes to Sam...he seems to tend to use it when he crosses a species to itself, be the clones siblings or not? Or am I wrong here?

 

[Duck Slipper]

Very nice. I like “Alfords”! I have the same cross from Sam, about 2 years old. Just got rot! It has great roots and 4” start and another bud starting. I removed the outer leaves on at a time until getting the the center of the plant and it was rotted. Removed all tissue sprayed with Physan and Dragons Blood. Currently I have a healthy looking 4” plant with great roots. Maybe I caught it before it spread! Duck

 

[naoki]

Yes, it is probably the case, Guidal. I explained Sam the difference between sibling cross and outcross between conspecifics at one point.
Duck, I hope yours will recover!

 

[musa]

Love the twist!
The light tips of the petals look unusual to me, mine were always blackish...

 

[naoki]

Good point, Michael, I didn't notice that!