Not a Lady, but I've got a slipper!

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  1. calinromania

    calinromania Young Pine

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    Have had this "set" of 4 Paphiopedilum orchids, one being much bigger than the rest and it actually bloomed.
    I think it's been over a month (yes, definitely) since I saw the bud forming. The whole process was soooo slow.
    Hoping the bloom lasts that long, too!
    It's a dark one, I needed good light to take some sort-of decent pics.

    Here's the set (with a couple small Agave in front)

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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I think I'm in love!! What a really beautiful Paphiopedilum orchid!! :smt055
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Beautiful!
     
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    calinromania Young Pine

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    Thank youuuu!
     



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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Wow.. that's stunning.
     
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    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    Wowie Zowie! :eek: Great Job!!!
     
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    FlowerFreak22 In Flower Plants Contributor

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    That's a nice one!
     
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    calinromania Young Pine

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    Thank you all!
    I really hope this one is producing offshoots, as I've read each one only blooms once and they're done!

    And there's the excitement of waiting for the little ones to grow and bloom.
     
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    Ronni Hardy Maple

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    How gorgeous! I've never seen an orchid like that, very, very unusual.
     
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    WOW!! That orchid is stunning! Love it.
     

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