what is this plant?

[Pete]

cool! thanks for the link. that thing is just so strange looking. I would just love to see what selfings of it came out to look like

 

[SlipperKing]

I second that Pete. Thanks for the link Hakone.

 

[Ernie]

Wow. Who'd'a thought. The race is on...

-Ernie

 

[labskaus]

Well, it got a name. Let's see if that name stands the test of time.

Thanks for the link, Hakone.

 

[NYEric]

Thanx for the link. I'll take 2. [it does look like a green cockroach!]

 

[smartie2000]

It has recently been described then, thanks! it doesn't look bad. The staminode has a nice patterning. Something neat to have in the collection, though I wouldn't go nuts for it.

paph sangii is uglier generally. I don't like the pouch

 

[baodai]

Thanx for the link. I'll take 2. [it does look like a green cockroach!]

Come to RI and see me Eric

 

[NYEric]

Maybe within the next 2 weeks, or our family reunion in Kingston in June, thanx.

 

[baodai]

paphiopedilum canhii

http://www.hoalanvietnam.org/Article.asp?ID=681

Thank you Hakone,

I have a question:
How much would you pay for this plant? How much do you think it worth? and how much do you think the Taiwanese will pay for it.
I hate to see Taiwan be monopoly at this one. I will self cross when one of them flower for me.

I also will make (paph sangii x canhii), Is there a award for the ugliest paph? What other crosses would you like to see ?
Thanks,
BD

 

[Hakone]

Thank you Hakone,

I have a question:
How much would you pay for this plant? How much do you think it worth? and how much do you think the Taiwanese will pay for it.
I hate to see Taiwan be monopoly at this one. I will self cross when one of them flower for me.

I also will make (paph sangii x canhii), Is there a award for the ugliest paph? What other crosses would you like to see ?
Thanks,
BD

Hello baodai,
for 1000 USD you can buy the Plant in Ha Noi
thank you very much baodai but I cultivate only abino form :drool:

 

[emydura]

Thanks Hakone. Exciting news. Personally I think this is way uglier than sangii. Easily the ugliest Paph found yet.

David

 

[Eric Muehlbauer]

Its ugly as sin.......and I want one!

 

[likespaphs]

Maybe within the next 2 weeks, or our family reunion in Kingston in June, thanx.

if you feel like it, lemme know when you're around...

 

[goldenrose]

Thanks Hakone..... Personally I think this is way uglier than sangii. Easily the ugliest Paph found yet.
David

Now hold on there - sangii has an alien like, unique appearance in my eyes. So yes I agree this is ugly, it has one of those paph x phrag looks. Must say the leaves are gorgeous though!

 

[emydura]

Now hold on there - sangii has an alien like, unique appearance in my eyes. So yes I agree this is ugly, it has one of those paph x phrag looks. Must say the leaves are gorgeous though!

Sangii certainly isn't pretty (none of the Paphs are really), but there is still something about it that greatly attracts me. The flower has a lot of character. This new species has absolutely nothing going for it in my eyes. Still I want one.

David

 

[PaphMadMan]

Sangii certainly isn't pretty (none of the Paphs are really), ...

None??? delenatii? armeniacum? niveum? purpuratum? charlesworthii? henryanum? fairrieanum?

Really, none?

 

[emydura]

None??? delenatii? armeniacum? niveum? purpuratum? charlesworthii? henryanum? fairrieanum?

Really, none?

It all depends on your definition of pretty I guess. They are certainly "prettier" than sangii. I guess I have never considered slipper orchids really "pretty" flowers. Not like daffodills, roses or pansies for example. Fascinating, majestic, different "Yes". But pretty? I'm not sure. I show photos of slipper orchids here at work and rarely does anyone say they are pretty. "Alien" is a word used a lot to describe many of them.

David

 

[parvi_17]

This has been very interesting to watch unfold.

Personally I'm surpised so many people think it's so ugly - I think it's kind of cute.

 

[dodidoki]

There is an article descibing this as a new species, canhii. Anyway it is very similar.

 

[NYEric]

if you feel like it, lemme know when you're around...

I will, if possible for us to meet up w/ baodai we will eat spicy food, lust over plants and tell funny stories till it hurts!