Paphiopedilum

A truly great Paphiopedilum species from northeastern Borneo, in the Section Barbata.  There is believed to be a "highland type" and "lowland type" of Paphiopedilum dayanum, albeit with the usual controversy on the distinctions.  Based upon the descriptions that I have read, this plant is of the … [Read more...] about Paphiopedilum dayanum

A beautiful first bloom of a seedling from the cross of Paphiopedilum delenatii 'Double header' x 'Fantastic Circle.'  We have four Paphiopedilum delenatii; this clone consistently produces the most subtly colored and symmetrically shaped flowers.  Like our other mottled leaf Paphiopedilum, it is an … [Read more...] about Paphiopedilum delenatii

Paphiopedilum urbanianum is an uncommon species with beautiful foliage, and richly colored flowers.  The deep burgundy on the petals fades within a week of opening to a more muted rose, evident in the first and second set of photographs below. With our other mottled leaf Paphiopedilum, this … [Read more...] about Paphiopedilum urbanianum

Paphiopedilum wardii is one of the cooler growing species within the "mottled leaf" foliage group of Paphiopedilum; most others in this group tend towards a warmer preference.  This species grows well warmer too, and currently resides with other mottled leaf Paphiopedilum in our warm room under LED … [Read more...] about Paphiopedilum wardii

Paphiopedilum Leeanum is the primary hybrid of Paphiopedilum insigne and Paphiopedilum spicerianum.  As you can see from the flowers, Paphiopedilum insigne is much more dominant as a parent.  The foliage is also much thicker and broader than any Paphiopedilum spicerianum that I've seen or grown (see … [Read more...] about Paphiopedilum Leeanum