Paph Vietnamense

[78Terp]

I picked up this one also at my local high end garden center.

It is a nice paph with a cool flower and variegated leaves.

Paph Vietnamense.

[SeanHoutman]

I really think you got a Paph. delenatii there. Paph vietnamense has more color on the petals, and the staminode doesn't have the red blotches that we see here.

[78Terp]

Just reporting what the tag says but yes, pretty white petals on it. I thought maybe the flash washed out the color but no. I am going to update the tag.

[SeanHoutman]

Paph delenatii is definitely worth growing. The leaves look great and the flowers even better.

[78Terp]

I find it pleasing to the eye, both flower and foliage.

[catttan]

Like SeanHoutman I also think it is a Paph delenatii and very good specimen too.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Lucky you! What a pretty slipper orchid bloom!

cheers,
BD

[orchidsal]

Near perfect looking plant and flowers. Nice choice. AL

[Jx3]

Im thinking your tag is correct, but only half correct. Your second picture shows a bit of pink blush in the petals and you stated that you thought the flash may have washed out the first pic. I think this is Paph ho chi minh a hybrid of Paph vietnamense x Paph delenatii. Unless the petals are truly white id say its ho chi minh and not a straight delenatii.

[78Terp]

I think there is a light pink blush to the petals. Apparently I purchased close to the end of the flowers life cycles so they are not in pristine condition at this time.

Thanks!