Phragmipedium wallisii

[Kevin]

Olaf - I was just wondering how long the flowers lasted on this plant, or if they are still open. Mine is opening now, and want to know how long I should expect to see the flowers. The first flower is up to 30 cm right now, with two more buds.

 

[Rick]

Olaf - I was just wondering how long the flowers lasted on this plant, or if they are still open. Mine is opening now, and want to know how long I should expect to see the flowers. The first flower is up to 30 cm right now, with two more buds.

They should be long gone. I know mine are. Phrag flowers in general are much shorter lived than paph flowers. A fully open and tailed wallisii might last 1-2 weeks after full petal development.

 

[Kavanaru]

or more... my wallissi lasted 2-3 weeks (not the long petals, as my cats considered them as delicatess)

 

[Heather]

REEEEAALY nice wallisii, Olaf. Makes me want one again. Badly!