Paphiopedilum rothschildianum x sib (‘New Gigantic’ x ‘X Hot’ SMM/JOGA )

[Theodoreorchidking]

Not fully opened but im quite proud of this one for a first bloom. I also love the dark pouch. Of course it had to fall when taking pictures and splattered on the floor. However, the flower and spike survived but im just worried that it brused the flower . Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa

 

[Ozpaph]

look forward to it opening properly

 

[Murray F]

Looking good

 

[big923cattleya]

Well, knocking over plants is something we have all done before.
Breaking spikes off of a plant has happened as well.

I am having better luck with my photographic experiences with orchids by creating a designated spot in order to photograph my plants. I get that all set up, get the background in place and as the last step, I move the orchid into place. I take my images a promptly put it back in its grow spot. I feel that moving slowly and purposely has saved my orchids from me on several occasions.
I never leave the orchid standing around when I break down the photographic spot nor do I move it to that spot before it is ready.
I still damage a plant every so often but that happens rarely. I am struggling to remember the last time that happened.

 

[tnyr5]

Ohhhh it'll get a lot bigger than that.