Paph. tigrinum x delenatii

[SlipperFan]

If you like oddities, this one is for you. The first time it bloomed, it was pouchless. I let it grow and this is the second bloom -- both flowers are pouchless. The person I bought it from said it must be a genetic defect. Unfortunately, he doesn't have anymore. It's really too bad: the color, symmetry and substance are all quite good

 

[Bolero]

Yeah it's a real shame about the pouch. The plant has great potential.

 

[cdub]

Yeah it's a real shame about the pouch. The plant has great potential.

I don't think its a shame. That's pretty freakin' cool.

 

[NYEric]

Mutation!

 

[Candace]

One for ebay Dot!! Those freak collectors will swipe it up and probably pay you big bucks for it;>

 

[Greenpaph]

Incredible! That is great coloration, Dot!

:clap::clap::clap:

 

[Ross]

It's interesting how delenatii can partially or totally suppress the colors from the other parent. Thanks for the picture!

That reminds me, has anyone seen a picture of Paph Doll Mouse = delenatii x henryanum? Do you think the delenatii would have the same effect on henryanum as it did on tigrinum?

 

[swamprad]

Whoa! This is a beautiful flower, pouch or not!

 

[JeanLux]

Unique!! Jean

 

[likespaphs]

crazy! i wonder what would happen if it was selfed.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

crazy! i wonder what would happen if it was selfed.

No petals either?

Neat plant Dot regardless. I'd keep it if were in my collection - it is too cool to get rid of!

 

[Gilda]

So will you bloom it again ? It would be a conversation starter ! What mix are you using ? Aussie Gold ?

 

[NYEric]

ACME Muta-O-Grow!

 

[PaphMadMan]

Of such mutations are new plant families borne. We now have functionally 2 petals and 2 sepals, thanks to the prior fusion of the synsepal, radically departing from the monocot norm of 3 and 3. A whole new floral symmetry may result. And the loss of the lip will release pollinator specificity. Given a few million years to evolve there will be little resemblance to the humble slipper-orchid origins. Nice job! :clap:

 

[gore42]

Really cool, but strange! I don't see any tigrinum in it... I'm surprised to see all of the pink in the petals. I really like some deformities, but this one doesn't do much for me Nice picture, though, as usual!

- Matt

 

[SlipperFan]

So will you bloom it again ? It would be a conversation starter ! What mix are you using ? Aussie Gold ?

I haven't decided...
All my Paphs are in my mix of diatomite, coconut chips and perlite. No Aussie Gold.

 

[smartie2000]

based on what i have seen from Olaf Gruss' photos from his talk at my society, tigrinum has not made good progeny. I guess it is never meant to be hybridized

 

[labskaus]

based on what i have seen from Olaf Gruss' photos from his talk at my society, tigrinum has not made good progeny. I guess it is never meant to be hybridized

Apart from the cross with henryanum, maybe. I've seen a couple flowering Paph. Woessner Tigerhenry (Yes!) recently, all really colourful and quite attractive.

Dot's plant is quite funny, but it'll be the first to be kicked out if I were running out of space. Not sure what the goal was with this cross, either.

Cheers, Carsten

 

[biothanasis]

I adore the flowers!!!!! I think that we should not reject variability!!!

 

[ORG]

Dear Carsten,
also when most of the hybrids of tigrinum are not the best, there are some which are very attractive, especially the cross with Paph. henryanum, but I think also the cross with delenatii will be attractive.

Best greetings

Olaf