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Paphiopedilum Greyi

Discussion in 'Orchid Hybrids' started by Kipper, Apr 22, 2017.

  1. Apr 22, 2017 #1
    Kipper

    Kipper CoffeeCoffeeCoffee... Supporting Member

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    This is a beautiful primary hybrid. Registered in 1888 it is a cross between Paph. godefroyae and Paph. niveum. It was registered by William Grey of Albany NY who was at the time in charge of the Corning Collection. They were able to bloom 60 of the plants in 1888 and here is a link to a copy of the Jan. 6th, 1912 Horticulture magazine containing an article discussing the first orchid hybrid made in America.
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    This bloom just opened yesterday. It will flatten out more over the next couple of days. Easy to grow and the flower lasted 7 weeks last year.
     
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  2. Apr 22, 2017 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Very nice hybrid. Thanks for the post.
     
  3. Apr 23, 2017 #3
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Hello from the picky curmudgeon... as it's a hybrid, the "G" should be capitalized.
     
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  4. Apr 23, 2017 #4
    Steve B

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    Neat,Kipper. Especially the 7 weeks part.
     
  5. May 5, 2017 #5
    Fumiaki Takahashi

    Fumiaki Takahashi miniature orchidaholic

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    Gorgeous!!!!!
     
  6. May 8, 2017 #6
    Mikhail kujawa

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    love this one!