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Paphiopedilum

Unique and beautiful orchids that have had a special place in my heart from the beginning

Paphiopedilum dayanum

May 15, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

Paphiopedilum dayanum

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

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Paphiopedilum delenatii

April 16, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

Paphiopedilum delentatii

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

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Paphiopedilum urbanianum

March 1, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

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

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Paphiopedilum wardii

February 25, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

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

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Paphiopedilum Leeanum

January 15, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

Paphiopedium Leeanum

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

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