Orchid of the day: Paphiopedilum philippinense 'Khairul Bariah'

Paphiopedilum philippinense 'Khairul Bariah'

We received an Award of Merit (AM) for this clone by the American Orchid Society (AOS) on June 7th, 2014. This clone is unusual in that it has six flowers per inflorescence in comparison to the average four. It also has quite extended petals that measure more than 5 inches (>15 cm) and the overall flower has a spread of more than 7 inches (>18 cm).  The inflorescence is about 28 inches (71 cm). Above is a zoom in photo of one of the six flowers.

A) This picture was taken on April 29th, 2017. The leaves are healthy and luscious green. 

B) Here all of the six developing flowers are visible.

C) Beautiful dark purplish stripes at the back of each unopened flower.

D) As the flower opens, we can see the dangling petals and the green lip.

E) Frontal view of the opened flower.

F) The petals swaying in the wind.

G) Anthony getting in the photo shoot, as usual.

H) The entire specimen in full bloom.

I) Our Paphiopedilum philippinense 'Khairul Bariah' with Anthony on Memorial Day.

I hope you enjoyed the photos from my post today. This is one of my favourite orchid and each year, the flowers look more and more impressive. Have a good week everyone, until my next post!

Orchid of the day: Tolumnia Tequila Sunset

Tolumnia Tequila Sunset

Our Tolumnia Tequial Sunset is in bloom once more. My favorite named orchid for sure! I love the vibrant colors and the beautifully spread out lip is simply gorgeous to see.

A) This photo was taken on March 25th.

B) Buds up close.

C) On April 2nd, the buds were developing

D) Zooming in.

D) By April 9th, some of the flowers were breaking out

E)  A close up of one of the first flowers in full bloom

F) Zooming in one of the beauties

G) More flowers in full bloom by April 29th.

H) Flowers on April 29th, 2017

I hope this beautiful orchid makes you happy for this work week. This is definitely a favorite of mine. How can it not be with a perfect name like this! Until next post, take care everyone.

Orchid of the day: Ascofinetia Cherry Blossom Carmela

Ascofinetia Cherry Blossom Carmela

Our Ascofinetia Cherry Blossom Carmela is still blooming today. This cross between Neofinetia falcata x Ascocentrum ampullaceum, is a compact vandaceous type orchid that can be easily grown in bark or moss in pots or basket. I've posted about this specimen last year and we had Anthony posing with it. The photo gives you an idea how small this miniature is. Click here for the photo. It flowers at the same time each year, between late April through May.

A) On April 2nd, flower buds were appearing.

B) Four flower stems this time.

C) Zooming in the flower buds.

D) By April 16th, some of the buds had opened.

E) Flowers upclose.

F) On April 29th, most of the flowers were in bloom. Enjoying the warm weather outside.

G) In our orchidarium on May 6th.

I hope you have enjoyed my 'belated' post for the week. I will be back next week with another of our orchid in bloom. Happy week everyone!