Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Paphiopedilum helenae

This species is one of the smallest of the Paphiopedilums and a fairly recent discovery (1996).  Paphiopedilum helenae is from Vietnam and the plant is only 12 cm across with 5 cm flowers.  I've seen different examples of the species and there is considerable variation in flower color and shape, but I have not seen any that were not charming.  Interestingly, this species does best for me when grown with my Masdevallias and New Guinea Dendrobiums in cooler conditions.  Perhaps that is just due to the fact that it gets higher humidity and better light when grown with them, but it thrives and blooms under those conditions.





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  1. milksSeptember 17, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    I love these. It must be the season as mine is in flower too, my first Paph. and my first Paph. flower :)

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    1. RonSeptember 17, 2015 at 8:44 AM

      Thanks for visiting and congratulations on your first flower!

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  2. James StapleyOctober 19, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    So cute! Gives Paph. Pinnochio a run for its money!

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    1. RonOctober 19, 2015 at 3:31 PM

      Nice to hear from you again, James. Thanks for the visit.

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  3. FizgigDecember 9, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    The colors on the flowers is so beautiful and showy! Charming little orchid =) Fabulous series of photos, too!

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    1. RonDecember 9, 2015 at 11:10 AM

      Thanks, Fizzie. This is probably the smallest of all the Lady's Slippers and that's one of the reasons I grow it.

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