Paph moquettianum

[orchid_fan]

I was inspired to purchase a moquettianum after seeing beautiful pictures of them on this website. This is the first flower on the spike...it's a bit droopy, but I still like it.

[Heather]

Hey, pretty Nancy!...funny how this forum can be so inspiring! LOL! I keep seeing the new pics of this one and my gut reaction is always that it isn't a favorite, but if I look at it enough, certain things about it reallly start to stand out and grow on me...I have really come to *love* the pouch, and the dorsal is such an unusual contrast...a month ago I am not sure I could have said that!
Thanks for posting, and I don't think it looks droopy!

So you getting the Mtn. Maid for sure? Inquiring minds, you know!

[Paphraguy]

Hi, Nancy!

That is my favorite sequential blooming Paph from the Cochlopetalum group! I have one and it is forever in bloom, make sure that you do not cut the spike off, it will rebloom over a long period of time.

Thanks for sharing! And hope you enjoy your new plant!

[orchid_fan]

Hey, pretty Nancy!...funny how this forum can be so inspiring! LOL! I keep seeing the new pics of this one and my gut reaction is always that it isn't a favorite, but if I look at it enough, certain things about it reallly start to stand out and grow on me...I have really come to *love* the pouch, and the dorsal is such an unusual contrast...a month ago I am not sure I could have said that!
Thanks for posting, and I don't think it looks droopy!

So you getting the Mtn. Maid for sure? Inquiring minds, you know!

Hi Heather! I know you don't like the hairy petals, but I find them to be so delicate! My favorite thing about the moquettianum is definitely the pouch too...and the color is so elegant, I think!

Yes, I did order the MM! Of course I'll post photos once it arrives!

[uncasteeb]

Very nice , i like moustacheod Paphs.

[Forrest]

nice one. This one has been on my wish list for some time now. someday one will come home with me.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

That is a lovely bloom, Nancy! I love the pouch too. Every time I see this particular orchid bloom, I can't help thinking that the petals should be just a bit longer though -- to make it seem more balanced. I always feel like they are a bit short. I remember when Prem posted his; I thought the same thing.
Anybody know of a Paph that has the same characteristics/ color as this one with longer /fuller petals?

Cheers!

Brutal_Dreamer

[Jmoney]

very nice Nancy! (you'll get sick of the flowers after a while )

brutal: try a Vanguard (glaucophyllum x roths). The coloration is similar and of course the petals are lengthened. There is some difference depending on whether glauco or moquettianum are used (RHS considers them the same species); but both are nice.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Thanks Jason! I will look it up now!

Cheers!
Brutal_Dreamer

[paphanatic]

I always liked the way the petals twist in opposite directions.