The first multi floral paph to bloom this year is the phillipenese x adductum var. anitum. It's still debated as to whether or not var. anitum is a separate species or sub species of adductum. The flower structure is very similar, the only difference being that anitum is larger and darker in color, sometimes almost black. Hence, it is sometimes referred to as a "black slipper," "vampire" or "Darth Vader" orchid. It's high on my wishlist, but to the best of our knowledge, it is still illegal in the US. An example is shown here:
And here are some pics of my recently bloomed phillipenese x adductum var. anitum, or Addicted Phillip...
At the Maryland Orchid Society Show this past March, I acquired some unique dendrobiums. The first is this atroviolaceum hybrid, whose parents are from the island of Papa New Guineau...
Also from Papa New Guineau is this polysema species...
Morgan added a new species to our collection with this Miltonia upcountry puna "Keanu Star" AM/AOS. Beautiful and very fragrant...
This additional Miltonia hybrid bloomed a couple of weeks after we purchased it at the SEPOS show at Longwood...
And before we get to the really good ones, our always faithful bloomer, this dendrobium phaleanopsis...
As well as this species phalaenopsis schilleriana, which, when mature, can have branching flower stems with up to 50 or more flowers...
And last but certainly not least, are my phragmipediums, acquired just this year from Woodstream Orchids in Calvert County, MD. The first is a Wossner Supergrande (warscewiczianum x longifolium 'Waunakee').
The second is this longifolium 'Woodstream' AM/AOS. Phragmipediums are in the same alliance as paphs, but are much easier to grow and love water. Some can even grow submerged under water along riverbanks for parts of the year.
Soon to come, a long anticipated roth or two, Lefty Kei, Kemp Tower (all paphs), a new phrag, oncidium, and miltassia.
