Paphiopedilum spicerianum
 

I got two flowers this year.

I've been growing this for about three years, and it had proven itself a tough plant. It endured some harsh weathers, both cold and hot; it survived raging fungal attacks and just kept growing on and on. :) Definitely an easy one to grow.

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To me, the staminode is one of the charming point of this species. Some people say it looks like an alien head! haha.

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The backside of flower of Paph. spicerianum is also beautiful. The reflexed dorsal sepal, with blend of pure white and deep purple, with a hint of green at the base is fascinating! (or at least to me)

Beautiful!

One of the few Paphs I've ever had success with.

Eye-catching and beautiful from all angles.

There beautiful. I wish I could say they were easy, however I have 2 of them and they hate me. I finally put them with my Masdie's for the humidity and they seem to be doing better. But how are they going to take the cold this winter?

Is that a stamenoid or is that a little owl?