spicerianum

[labskaus]

spicerianum season at my GH.

first my oldest plant which finally starts to make a specimen. Shape is not good this year, but colour is.
Second a plant I've recieved recently from the stock of a UK firm. I see room for improvement, but the plant hasn't fully established yet.
Third is a plant I bought in flower. Lighter colour but good shape (not coming thru in a lousy pic).
And last a plant I was looking forward to see the flower to. A seedling sold as spicerianum f. burkhardii x self. The forma burkhardii has been described 5 years ago based on a flower that had dark maroon rather than red stripes, an all green dorsal and broader than typical petals.
This is the first, tiny flower on a tiny plant. Not fully fitting the description, but nice and distinct anyway.

 

[troy]

All 4 are different? Very nice!!!

 

[Achamore]

Interesting seeing these different forms..! I like spicerianum, a really lovely specie.

 

[NYEric]

I pick #3! Thanks for sharing.

 

[fibre]

variatio delectat!

 

[Happypaphy7]

I like the first one the best.
Nice color as you say.

The last one is different. Green pouch, no purple coloring on the staminode.

 

[17andgrowing]

Love the first one.

 

[Spaph]

cool variation!

 

[SlipperFan]

First one is most unusual in color. Very interesting one.

 

[papheteer]

Great spicers!

 

[cnycharles]

Nice colors on all. Reminds me I have a smaller version with an expanding bud I need to check on


Elmer Nj

 

[Stone]

Very nice Carsten. I love the first one!

 

[Lanmark]

I like them.

 

[SlipperKing]

The last is unique with the lack of a colored stami. Is that part of the description as well?

 

[labskaus]

Thanks all for your comments!

Rick, yes, the pale staminode is part of the description.