This species paphiopedilum from China is one I got during the SWROGA show back in May. An acquaintance I met, friend of Gin's actually, and I purchased it together because it was such a beauty of a plant full of new growths. It was in a 4 inch pot and we could tell that it had bloomed last year. We walked over to a table with Geoffrey and Gin and he broke the plant in half. I put my half in a plastic shopping bag and brought it home. It had no signs of a spike at the time, but I guess it was ready! And just look at it now!!

Paphiopedilum barbigerum

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I am so happy with this one!!! Enjoy!

Cheers,
BD