Upon flowering in 2008, a number of photos were circulated amongst orchid growers and the general consensus was that this was paph. Millias x nan chou receiving an 88 pt am has an amazing dark red pouch and the philippinense is the roebelinii variety with 11 petals. Pdf ecology of paphiopedilum rothschildianum at the type. There are multiflowered, sequential flowered and single flowered varieties of many different sizes, shapes and colors. Exclusive range paphiopedilum rothschildianum hybrids at claessen orchids. The attractive mottledleaf types come from the temperate zones and do best with a night temperature not below 60 degrees f. Stunning contrast of colours between dark red and white. Very similar in appearance to saint swithin but with darker petals. We are a friendly online community for orchid growers all over the world. Customers, please do not use the picture galleries as an availability list. Paph rothschildianum orchid collection update 23 march 2019 duration.
Growing paphiopedilums and phragmipediums in your home phragmipedium longifolium is just one of the many phragmipediums that adapt well to home culture. The slipper orchid forum presents paphiopedilum rothschildianum in bloom. Flowers usually are 56 in diameter and can last up to 4 weeks in bloom. The other minor differences in color and morphology do not seem nearly enough to warrant recognition at even the varietal level. All hail paphiopedilum rothschildianum the orchid column. Contentsshow description plant blooms in the spring with typically 2 to 4 flowers up to 6, with a petal spread of 14 to 30 cm wide. Based on the evidence presented in ashers exhaustive analysis, i believe that p. In this book, young plants of an alba form of paph. The most expensive orchid in the world paphiopedilum.
It finish with a third place ribbon for paph species and did not get pulled for aos judging. The wellknown orchid genus paphiopedilum has attracted much. Click here for an interactive seed sown orchid order form and mericlone orchid order form. The orchids of mount kinabalu 2volume set nhbs academic. Click here for an interactive seed sown orchid order. Apr 30, 2015 redfern natural history productions recommended for you. Lady isabel dark eyes stonei x rothschildianum x supardii awoo paph. Paphiopedilum rothschildianum, is an orchid that is on top of the endangered species list, and is used to make many of the multiflowering paph hybrids that you see today. Pdf ecology of paphiopedilum rothschildianum at the type locality. Paphiopedilum rothschildianum, commonly known as the gold of kinabalu orchid or rothshilds slipper orchid, is a large sized clearleafed species of orchid. These plants were selected from their siblings for their wider leaves and chunkier appearance. Paphiopedilum species, we offer a wide variety for discriminating collectors and casual hobbyists. Stein 1892 subgenus paphiopedilum section coryopedilum photo by peter maxwell.
We have bloomed out some amazing roths over the past year, including 3 fccs. You are browsing on a seedling size plant, with 1 healthy growth about 23 year from blooming. If you havent joined yet we invite you to register and join our community. If you like what is really rothschildianum from the beggining of the story until.
Paph rothschildianum discussion in orchid species started by clark, mar 29, 2009. Outstanding breeding, flowers will be white with bold mahogany markings, not to be missed. They grow in deciduous humus attached to rock ledges of steep, limestone cliffs and slopes of the northeastern exhibition. These tend to bloom on much more compact plants than the orchid zone crosses listed. Paphiopedilum are divided into two temperature groups. Nhbs guido j braem, guy r chiron, sandra l ohlund, bishen singh mahendra pal singh.
This is flowering size matured plants and will be shipped in bare rooted conditions to avoid transit. Paphiopedilum rothschildianum hybrids claessen orchids. Stein 1892 subgenus paphiopedilum section coryopedilum photo by peter maxwell flower closeup photo by eric hunt, plant grown by arthur keown side view of flower. Virgo svo amaos raja kumis carries 5 flowers and was the first of the fcc coming from the orchid zone. These southeast asian plants have flowers of heavy substance, lasting from one to three months. Asher 1983 and braem 2003 consider it a lost species, whereas cribb 1997, 1998 considers it conspecific with paphiopedilum rothschildianum. Many artificial hybrids have been made with paphiopedilums and the number of awards is history. Look for many american orchid society award from this cross. Grow and care paphiopedilum rothschildianum orchid. These include species such as paph rothschildianum, paph sanderianum, paph stonei, paph parishii, paph kolopakingii, paph haynaldianum, and many others. Paphiopedilum rothschildianum is a species of paphiopedilum found in asia. Due to covid19, it takes longer than usual to process orders and respond to emails. I decided i wasnt too interested in biochemistry so i did the logical thing and started a tropical fish import business.
A number of them died, but the majority survived fairly well. These plant are at least 34 years old and are very well established. Paphiopedilum delrosi orchidaceae primary hybrid paph. We look forward to seeing this interesting multifloral. Rothschilds slipper orchid paphiopedilum rothschildianum, originating from kinabalu park in the malaysian state of sabah, on borneo island, is one of the. Growing paphiopedilums and phragmipediums in your home. Redfern natural history productions recommended for you. Paph rothschildianum has a narrow distribution mainly in new guinea, in the east malaysian mountian of mount kinabalu. Karen, its in a six incn plastic pot will be repotted this year with a fine bark and sponge rock media.
Trait evolution in the slipper orchid paphiopedilum orchidaceae in. Rothschilds paphiopedilum is native to north borneo. Expect two to three semisimultaneous flowers with white to offwhite background and strong dark burgundy spots and markings. Flower spikes usually form from february through june in our area. Check out the deal on paphiopedilum rothschildianum 2 pot size at orchids by hausermann.
Plants are found in two places only on the low slopes of mount kinabalu at an altitude of 6001200 m. Dec 25, 2017 rothschilds paphiopedilum is native to north borneo. Paphiopedilum rothschildianum, commonly known as the gold of kinabalu orchid or rothschilds slipper orchid, is a large sized clearleafed species of orchid. I got a degree in biochemistry from the university of toronto. Upon flowering in 2008, a number of photos were circulated amongst orchid growers. Distribution plants are found growing on serpentine and in leaf litter and grasses in. The other prominent species of this subgroup include paphiopedilum exul and paphiopedilum insigne paph. We offer unbloomed seedlings of our paphiopedilum species and hybrids. The solid greenleafed types come from the higher, cooler altitudes. The pollen parent, new bear smtps, is from the tokyo orchids of japan strain which is giving us a paph rothschildianum that is very different from what we have in the us. Paphiopedilum and phragmipedium species and hybrids koopowitz, harold on. Sam left us with his own view of future directions in breeding. Among the best of slipperorchid culture growing awardwinning flowers in central florida by frank smith above paphiopedilum st. Where possible we will select plants that are in spike.
Paphiopedilum orchids for sale hills raingreen tropicals. Harold koopowitz tells the story in orchids and their conservation 2001. This is flowering size matured plants and will be shipped in bare rooted conditions to avoid transit damage. Botanical publishers, inc leroyterquem, gerald and jean parisot. It was bred from successful smgoga x tarantula gmjgp. The great rarity in nature and historical notoriety resulted in. I was born in toronto and raised in nearby brampton. It was long the king of paphs, holding up to five flowers and a tall erect stem with its broad horizontal petals. It blooms with a tall inflorescence with up to six, large flowers. Paphiopedilum and phragmipedium species and hybrids. The multifloral paphs are probably the most sought after of the genus, but are also the most difficult to raise and bloom. Fairrieanum, a threatened species, occurs at an elevation of 14002200 meters in the belt of subtropical and occasionally temperate. Paphiopedilum fairrieanum belongs to paphiopedilum subgroup, either known as insigne alliance, of the genus paphiopedilum. It was in spike, and in about two weeks i had the first of two flowers, nine inches wing tip to wing tip.
They often grow near flowing water, 612 m above streams. Pfitzer in pringsheim, jahrbcher fur wissenschaftliche botanik, 19. The generic name paphiopedilum was derived from the greek paphos a city with a temple dedicated to venus and pedilon sandal. Paphiopedilum rothschildianum is an endangered orchid species endemic to mount kinabalu, sabah, and malaysia. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden. Since this is a seedling population not a mericlone which produces exact duplicates, the picture is for illustration purposes only. Jun 12, 20 the slipper orchid forum presents paphiopedilum rothschildianum in bloom. Paphiopedilum rothschildianum var rothschildianum 141. Found in northern borneo on steep slopes and cliff faces and grow in elevations of 500 to 1800 meters. Jun 14, 2017 some years ago i brought a number of paphiopedilum hybrids, cheap little things just to see how they would fare in my garden. Paphiopedilum pictures on this website are usually of select plants and demonstrate the potential of our crosses. As cypripediums, phragmipediums and selenipediums are popularly known as ladys slippers, so too are paphs since they are all characterized by a slippershaped lip. In vitro multiplication of the rare and endangered slipper orchid. The generic name paphiopedilum was derived from the greek paphos a city with a temple dedicated.
After about 8 years of importing fish, i returned to school and received my. Please refer to the actual plants photo before placing order. Pdf rothschilds slipper orchid paphiopedilum rothschildianum, originating. Millias and was the first fcc granted to this outstanding grex. Paphiopedilum rothschildianum, commonly known as the gold of kinabalu orchid or.
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