Paphiopedilum wenshanense questions

[Djthomp28]

These little ones came in a flask marked as Paphiopedilum wenshanense x sib. I was expecting them to be a typical form. Looking at the light color on the leaves, I am thinking these may not be the type form. Of course I have to wait for the blooms to know for sure.

In the interim, I am curious about other's thoughts and guesses. Light leaves and type flowers? Or could this be an auruem form?

Hopefully the one that is spiking does not blast, and I will get a final answer soonish. I have been waiting since 2019. A few more weeks or months won't be the end of the world.

 

[Ozpaph]

lots of concolor influence?

 

[Djthomp28]

lots of concolor influence?

My concolors are are dark under the leaves but I only have two clones. are their leaves typically light colored?

 

[GuRu]

My concolors are are dark under the leaves but I only have two clones. are their leaves typically light colored?

No Darlene .... only the leaves of the albinos.

 

[Guldal]

No Darlene .... only the leaves of the albinos.

...or concolor var chlorophyllum (no anthocyanin in the leaves... but a typical flower!). But because it's a hybrid I tend to think Rudolf is right, Darlene.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Truth in revelations only on bloomings. Until then, all smokes and mirrors lol.

 

[Djthomp28]

Thanks all! Waiting is hard, and paphs are slow.

@Guldal I did not think about var chlorophyllum. That option does complicate forming a hypothesis.

Fingers cross that Rudolph is right. If this is an albino compot, then I need to find a typical form.

 

[Guldal]

Truth in revelations only on bloomings. Until then, all smokes and mirrors lol.

As it says in the good book: "For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away" (1. Corinth. ch. 13, vs 9-10)

 

[Djthomp28]

Rather fitting!

 

[Rockbend]

How bright is your light?

All my wenshanense and wenshanense aurea have dark leaves, and I grow them < 1000 foot-candles.

 

[Djthomp28]

How bright is your light?

All my wenshanense and wenshanense aurea have dark leaves, and I grow them < 1000 foot-candles.

I would say medium between 1000-2000 FC. These are growing under lights with other brachy seedlings and plants. The light is not bright enough to bleach the leaves.

It is good to know that yours have dark leaves.