At last! Paph Oto in bloom

[reliablefool]

I really like this. I'm usually not one to go for the more "bulldog"/complex looking paphs, but I think the color has won me over on this one.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by reliablefool

I really like this. I'm usually not one to go for the more "bulldog"/complex looking paphs, but I think the color has won me over on this one.

Thanks - I like the color, too

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Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

Congrats!!!
So this has finally bloomed for you.

I also like the color very much!
Is it a red complex with a fairrieanum in it? Somehow I think I see fairrie influence, like a dark version of Fairlystoned plant, you know what I mean?

Well, you can give it another year and see if they bloom well from now on. If not, then, you know, it'll make the decision making much easier. hahaha

Thanks!

Yes, good eye! - it is Winston Churchill 'Redoubtable' X fairrieanum.

I think my "problem" with blooming these has been a lack of patience (once I stopped over-watering; not enough that the plant looked over-watered, but roots left something to be desired). I know I was disappointed when it did not bloom last winter, but then when the fan started growing a new leaf in spring, I realized that it couldn't have bloomed last season, since the fan hadn't finished growing yet! Same for my delanatii - I was hoping it would bloom last spring, and was disappointed it didn't, until the biggest two fans both started new leaves - just not done growing! ;p Keeping fingers crossed that that one will bloom soon!

I do like the flower, especially the size and color - I had been unsure how I felt about the shape, but, I do like it afterall. But it is a space hog! The one mature fan is 12" across! The good news is, that with it still in a 2" pot, I can tuck very small plants inbetween this and it's other neighbors

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Originally Posted by DeaC

OH WOOF! Who let the dog out?! Remarkable bloom and one to be proud of! I'll decide for you-it's a keeper! Happy Holidays!

Hehe Thank you!

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Originally Posted by silken

Looks good to me! Congrats on blooming it.

Thanks!

I've been slowly getting some long-time non-bloomers blooming! An issue with this one (and my other Paph) has been a lack of patience, I guess ... Slow growers