Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Vinicolor noid paph in bloom

Noid Vinicolor Paphiopedilum
     My noid paph opened its flower during the first week of March.  These pictures were taken on March 9th.  The spike matured rapidly, taking only 6 weeks between the first sighting of the flower bud to flower opening.  However, the final opening of the flower occurred over several days, so it's difficult to pinpoint an exact blooming day.

Vinicolor paphiopedilum noid closeup, natural light
 
     The flower is 3.5 inches in height, and 4.5 inches in width.  The spike is just over 12" tall. It opened with several imperfections which weren't there when I purchased this orchid last year.  There is the little dry spot at the front of the pouch.  Additionally, the dorsal sepal never fully opened.  It leans forward at a 45 degree angle.
 
Vinicolor noid paph, backlit front view
 
     Still, I love the deep berry color on this orchid, as well as its quick and undemanding growth habit.  
 
Paph noid vinicolor, front view flash
 

3 comments:

  1. Meu Deus que coisa mais linda.
    Vamos lá, imagens perfeitas, planta perfeita e a tonalidade das cores sem igual maravilhosas.
    abraços

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    1. Thank you! I really wish I hadn't lost the name tag on this one.

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  2. Wow..I want this kind of flower.. where it is possible to sent download th seeds of it? :)

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