Paphiopedilum Berenice 'Lula da Silva'
 

Flowering again, Paphiopedilum Berenice 'Lula da Silva'; first of four flowers:

So exiting. Whats the parentage on this one?

P. lowii x P. philippinense; you can see many more pictures of this particular plant at my blog, just click on my signature and search for 'Berenice'!

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As the plant was recently repotted, I wasn't expecting any flower and the plant was on the dry side. When I discovered the spike, there were already three buds to see; the plant got more water from them but all parts of the flower seem more delicate than usual.

This is more "relaxed" than the typical Berenice.

I normally don't care for photos of partially opened flowers, but this photo has the look of a very well done watercolor painting. Very nice.

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And what would be a 'typical' Berenice?

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Anyway, for those who like it.

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The third flower is opening now. A very colourful flower. Here a close look at the staminode.

Wonderful.