Paphiopedilum in bloom!

[learning2letgo]

I recently purchased my first paphiopedilum at the end of May. It's a hybrid purchased from Owen's Orchids. I had the luxury of actually going to their greenhouses while on a vacation in North Carolina; breathtaking to say the least.

My new jewel:





I've been eagerly anticipating the arrival of her bloom as I did not know what she'd look like. Patience is truly a virtue and I've had tons of it! A full bloom a month and a half later! Woowoo!

Look at her, so regal:





To say the least, I am now hooked on paphs! I've already been perusing a few places looking for my next one!

[Lagoon]

I like the minty colored paphs - very nice!
Congrats on you're first slipper

[seamonkey]

I love the slippers! Beware, they are dangerously addictive!

[Royal]

Great job! I'm so bad at growing these guys, but they are some of the most interesting blooms. Yours is definitely a jewel.

[billc]

Very Very nice. The pouch is the same color as the Granny Smith apple I had for lunch.

Bill

[RosieC]

Oh, wonderful. Such a great clean shape and wonderful colour. I love the green paphs like that.

[learning2letgo]

Yeah, I know, huh? I was sooo excited to see it bloom!

[Amanda L]

YAY!!!! She's a beauty. I love the green ones! Congratulations! It really does take FOREVER!

[nenella]

Congratulations on the bloom! I know what you mean ...I