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Paphiopedilum burgundy hybrid

This will be my first ID post where I'm not really ID-ing a orchid, because this is a nursery hybrid which is a result of so much crosses It would be impossible for me to guess. The very dark Paph orchid types are known as vinicolours and there are dozens of growers trying to "hit" the perfect black. In my wild guess it may be a Paph Mustafa's Hot Pink x Magic Leopard or something crossed with Paph. charlesworthii but i can't be sure. This Paphiopedilum however is wonderful, first of all because of its very deep purple/burgundy coloring which depending on the light it can seem almost black. Furthermore it has molted leaves which are very silky in appearance with a reddish tint to the center of the crown of the plant. 




Besides in the nursery they had several of these and they showed some particular difference between the plants themselves.



This is cause by the fact that Paphiopedilum orchids aren't grown like other orchids as clones, no they are grown from seeds so every plant will show some differences - not usually big but still some - from the mother plant. If well crossed they will be almost identical.
Almost. The plants in the nursery showed different shades of colors, some were lighter purple some very deep almost black. Of course this made the selection easier, darker for me. But, some of the orchids also showed a very important trait from one of the parents - multiple flowers on the spike.
This was very important for me, because this characteristic doesn't appear usually within Paphiopedilum and it makes the flowers look even more beautiful!








I noticed it has two more growths which hopefully will develop quickly and well and when repotted the orchid will grow much, much bigger (fingers crossed) and I just can't wait for the multiple bloom show of this black beauty!



As you know Paphiopedilum requires a rather more moist and shady condition than more orchids especially in warmer climate. I had a Paphiopedilum Maudiae Green potted in coarse bark with hydroton balls and this seemed to do well with it as it grew a lot and bloomed quite a few times for a long time (current bloom is still standing strong after 2 months and two weeks).

If you want a similar orchid I advise to visit your local nursery as they may have it at this time of the year. This one was purchased in Scottdales Nursery UK.


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