Question on bloom improvement

[rcb]

I don't have a lot of experience with Paph blooms, so how much realistically can I expect a plant to improve on it's second blooming. Specifically, is there a chance the striping on the dorsal sepal will clean up? Or is that much of an improvement not realistic?

To show what I mean. Please ignore the bad arrangement, when I got this plant in spike, I just set it down at the outside of my lights, and the spikes grew towards the light.

It's Pink Streamers (Dr. Jack x phillipenense)

 

[mrhappyrotter]

On subsequent bloomings, you might get larger flowers and overall improved shape. Often times, anomalies like "teeth", color streaks and deformities go away.

In the specific case of the flower you posted, I would think there's a good chance the pouch coloration would improve in terms fewer color streaks in favor of more consistent spotting and tinting. It's possible the dorsal might be held more flat, but I really suspect that the dorsal coloration is pretty much what it's always going to be (i.e. dark colors but lacking in distinct stripes/venation).

So, if by "clean up" you mean more distinct, discrete stripes and less bleeding, then the answer is, probably not.

 

[The Orchid Boy]

It seems to me that color usually stays, shape and form can improve.

 

[Erythrone]

It is already a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NYEric]

(concolor x niveum) x phillipinense?? Are you sure?

 

[Ozpaph]

I dont think it will change much. Its an interesting flower, anyway.

 

[SlipperFan]

(concolor x niveum) x phillipinense?? Are you sure?

I can believe that.

 

[rcb]

(concolor x niveum) x phillipinense?? Are you sure?

That's what the tag said at least And I don't know enough about Paphs to have an opinion.

Thanks for the comments everyone.

 

[goldenrose]

I'd believe the tag and I doubt it will clean up but if shape improves, does it need to clean up?

 

[Dido]

I would give it away, could send you my adress.

I like it s it is.