Paphiopedilum venustum ‘Almost Martian’

[DrLeslieEe]

Blooming a little out of season … along with Vinnie the Venustum in toll too (just almost opening) …

Very pinkish-red petals and a veined green ‘brain’.

NS 9 cm
Petals 4.8 x 2 cm

First pic indoors, the rest outdoors.

 

[Ozpaph]

nice 'splotchy' spots

 

[Happypaphy7]

I never had much luck blooming this species. I threw away entire batch last year. The space was quickly claimed by other paphs

 

[DrLeslieEe]

They do like lots of water in summer and never dry out. Using an inert material like an orchiata/charcoal/perlite mix is best to prevent root rot. In winter, moist but not wet.

I water them more often than other paphs, except the wardiis, which is also wet all summer (dryer in winter).

 

[Happypaphy7]

They do like lots of water in summer and never dry out. Using an inert material like an orchiata/charcoal/perlite mix is best to prevent root rot. In winter, moist but not wet.

I water them more often than other paphs, except the wardiis, which is also wet all summer (dryer in winter).

It was disappointing because they are about the easiest & most vigorous out of flask. They grew big fast. I kept one big compot to myself. The plants got big & looked great but never ever bloomed and then I lost interest being busy with parvis. Then, I just tossed the whole thing on one sunday morning. It was so liberating!

 

[emydura]

Nice. I would say that is blooming a lot out of season. I can set my calendar by this species.