Orchid of the day: Paphiopedilum delenatii

Paphiopedilum delenatii

I posted about our Paphiopedilum delenatii last year, May 5th. Well, I'm happy to say this orchid has developed two flower stems and twice the number of flowers compared to 2014. This orchid is a native from the Southern Eastern region of Vietnam. 

A) January 25th. Two flower stems were developing.

B) View from the top. I love to see the pattern on the foliage. There are dark blue green veins and checks over a light green background.

C) By February 12, the two stems began to elongate and the flower buds were growing.

D) March 1st. Two flower buds were clearly emerging from each flower stem.

E) By March 13th, the stems kept growing upwards and upwards.

F) One flower stem matured earlier then the other by March 29th.

G) The first flower up close. Bright pink pouch.

H) By April 12th, three of the four flowers were fully opened.

I) Front profile of the flowers.

J) Profile from the back.

K) Today April 19th, all the flowers are fully opened.

Let's see how long the flowers will last this time!