Paphiopedilum sukhakulii

[Ed M]

This is a Paph. sukhakulii that I bought last spring at an orchid show. At the time, it was a first-bloom seedling, and the pouch and petals were misformed. But I liked the spotting, and I thought it had potential if grown on for a second bloom. This blooming proved I was right. Flower size is improved too, at a little over five inches across the petals. Now all I need to do is put about five flowers on it and take it to judging.

 

[Rick]

Beautiful Ed. Do you know the parents?

 

[Elena]

Very nice, Ed! Beautiful bloom and photo.

Do you have a picture of the first flower by any chance? It would be good to see how much the flowers can improve as the plant matures

 

[Roy]

Nice suk' Ed.

 

[emydura]

Very nice Ed. Certainly worth a trip to the judges.

David

 

[goldenrose]

:clap: definitely a WOWser! :drool:

 

[streetmorrisart]

This is a beauty! I'm a huge fan of said species...I've painted it more than any other paph because of the color combination and dynamic shape. Yours is a great example of why.

 

[JeanLux]

yes I agree with Robin; this is really a fine sukh. specimen!!!! Jean

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Holy cow, that is spectacular. :drool: Fab photo too. :clap:

 

[GuRu]

Thats a really good P. sukhakulii and you did right to grow it on. Everyone deserves a second chance!
Best regards from germany. rudolf

 

[Damas]

It's a beauty ! Congrats !

 

[rdlsreno]

That is a beauty!!!:clap:


Ramon

 

[toddybear]

Excellent photo Ed!

 

[SlipperFan]

That's gorgeous, Ed. You have good intuition.

 

[paphioboy]

Wow...

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

I keep coming back to look at this beauty. That photo would make an awesome poster. :clap:

 

[SlipperKing]

John,
The deep green background of the petals really makes the spots, pop! Fine clone.

 

[myxodex]

excellent specimen

 

[biothanasis]

Fantastic flower!!!! Well done Ed!!!!!