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Paphiopedilum Lynleigh in Pink

Discussion in 'Orchid Hybrids' started by Ray, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Here's a couple of siblings from this Paph Ho Chi Minh x malipoense cross:

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  2. Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    Beautiful! Are they fragrant?
     
  3. Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    I have not noticed...
     
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    orchidkarma Member

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    Nice one!
     
  5. breeindy

    breeindy New Member

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    Are any paphiopedilums fragrant?
     
  6. This_guy_Bri

    This_guy_Bri weirdo

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    yes
    malipoense smells of raspberries
    but there are many that do
    maybe 1/5 of the genus, but that may be a stretch
     
  7. PaphMadMan

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    Not surprisingly, one looks like Lynleigh Koopowitz (delenatii x malipoense) and the other looks more like Wossner Butterfly (malipoense x vietnamense).

    The most reliably fragrant species are Paph malipoense (raspberry or pine) and Paph delenatii (rose). Both contribute to this hybrid. A few other species can be, but not always entirely pleasant - hangianum, emersonii, kolopakingii - and less commonly spicerianum, philippinense, concolor perhaps others. Even the best can be hit or miss, and scent is often lost in hybrids.