NoID paph

[JB_OrchidGuy]

this is the latest slipper (paph) blooming for me. I don't have an id for it.

 

[Dave S.]

Very nice, I like the stripes and dark color.

 

[bianchi914]

That is a very nice Orchid!

 

[xvart]

Nice, Josh! Great shot of the pollination mechanism. Might have to ask for another photo to frame! I'll pm you.

xvart.

 

[droseraguy]

Those flowers are just cool.

 

[JB_OrchidGuy]

Preliminary ID for this Paph is rothschildianum according to my orchid board members, but waiting for more confirmation.

Here are a few more pictures.

 

[JB_OrchidGuy]

 

[Capensis]

Whoa, I don't think I've ever seen an orchid better than yours.

 

[herenorthere]

I agree that it looks like a Paph roth, not that I was ever able to get one to bloom. That's a very impressive plant. Where did you get it? They aren't on the shelf at Home Depot. They're very slow to bloom, so mass market growers and retailers won't have them.

 

[JB_OrchidGuy]

If that is what everyone is telling me it is. That is Paph rothschildianum. The granddaddy of all paphs. Thanks for the compliment.

 

[herenorthere]

Maybe that'll be enough to get you over your unhealthy infatuation with Bulbos. How long have you had it and where did you get it?

 

[JB_OrchidGuy]

I have had it for about 2 maybe 3 years. I received it as a NoID paph to practice its culture. I am still in love with bulbos, but I also like paphs and was going to concentrate on the two.

 

[herenorthere]

NOID? That's like ordering a load of gravel and getting a pile of diamonds. Well, not entirely the same, but slightly.

 

[whiterabbit9]

Hey, I thought I recognized your handle. I'm practicallyostensible over at slippertalk.

 

[LLeopardGGecko]

I agree that it looks like a Paph roth, not that I was ever able to get one to bloom. That's a very impressive plant. Where did you get it? They aren't on the shelf at Home Depot. They're very slow to bloom, so mass market growers and retailers won't have them.

I actually bought one at Home Depot a few years back. I still see them from time to time.

 

[JB_OrchidGuy]

you got a Roth at home depot or another paph. I see paphs there, but never heard of a roth being found there.

Hello Whiterabbit. Nice to see you here at my home too. I spend alot of my forum time here, but I am also on other orchids boards as well.

 

[PlantAKiss]

Yeah, its looks like a Paph roth. I always wanted one of those. Geez...thats a "NOID" of all NOIDS I'd say. Congrats on a getting such a great plant. It's a beaut!

 

[JB_OrchidGuy]

PAK. They are very rewarding then you can get them to bloom. I lucked out here. I didn;t do anythign special and she bloomed for me.

thanks again everyone.