Orchid of the day: Paphiopedilum delenatii 'Karin Schon' AM/AOS

Paphiopedilum delenatii 'Karin Schon' awarded AM/AOS

This beautiful orchid originates from the southeastern region of Vietnam (click here for my earlier posts dated May 5th, 2014 and April 19th, 2015). Paphiopedilum delenatii is warm loving and grows well in calcium rich substrates. Arne adds crushed egg shells in the pot and over the years, this particular clone has been producing beautiful flowers.

A) Our awarded orchid with the judging certification

It is with great pride that we announce that our Paphiopedilum delenatii has been recognized by the American Orchid Society (AOS) with the Award of Merit (AM) on March 10th, 2016. In honor of his mother, Arne named this clone, Paphiopedilum delenatii 'Karin Schon'.

B) February 21st, 2016

Arne took this specimen to the Maryland Orchid Society, Orchid Show & Sale, at the Maryland State Fairground in Timonium, Maryland. The award of merit recognized the high quality of the flowers as well as the vigorously growing flower stems. I am not surprised that this orchid was awarded because it has two flower stems and four flowers in total. Although at the time of the judgement, only three flowers were in bloom, each flower is so beautifully shaped. 

C) Our orchid as it sits in our little orchidarium in the basement

D) Developing flower buds in mid February.

E) A frontal view of the four buds.

F) Two of the flowers were opening on February 28th.

G) A closer view the newly opened flowers.

H) The entire plant today, March 12th, 2016.

I) The fourth flower (to the far left) is finally opening.

J) The orchid is also beautiful from the back. The beautiful waxing leaves with spotted patterns is also very interesting.

K) Patterns of purple-pinkish stripes clearly visible.

I hope you have enjoyed looking at our prize orchid today. We are very happy and honored by this recognition. I guest it is worth the hours of care and devotion! Until next post, take care!