Paphiopedilum primulinum

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Mr.Roland

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Some images of the Paphiopedilum primulinum I bought a few months ago at Akerne Orchids in Belgium . I am a Berlin based windowsill grower , the window exposed to the north-east . From may onwards my windows are all fully opened day and night , so natural temperature fluctuation , constant air movement . I mist or spray a few times a day . Maybe I am wrong but the color of the flowers blooming under the conditions seem intense and more saturated …
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There are several things that can affect flower color, with temperature and light intensity being a couple of the more important ones as the bud develops. Cooler and brighter tends to favor anthocyanin development, leading to more intense colors.
Thank you for explaining my observation Ray , it makes sense .
 

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