papilionanthe Amy

[paphioboy]

papilionanthe Amy (hookeriana x tricuspidata) was formerly categorized as a terete-leaved vanda, but now separated into its own genus. it is a very old hybrid. the colours are rather striking, and it grows easily in full sun...

 

[Marco]

nice lip

 

[SlipperFan]

Nice flowers!!!

 

[NYEric]

Yeah, full sun but ridiculous humidity! Nice colors though!

 

[paphioboy]

yup, agreed... it is a swamp plant, so what do you expect?? oke:anyway, it does get pretty tall and i have to cut it frequently...

 

[paphioboy]

yup, agreed... it is a swamp plant, so what do you expect?? oke:anyway, it does get pretty tall and i have to cut it frequently... it was originally given to me by a neighbour (just 3 cuttings), and now i have a whole potfull...