Paph. wilhelminiae
('Joe' x 'Ron')
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Within the quagmire that is the Paph. praestans complex exists a delightful little species that for registration purposes is currently known as Paph. wilhelminiae. This entity, which appears to go by Paph. gardineri in some circles, is distinctive for its tiny plant size in contrast to most of the other coryopedilums, with leafspans in the 10-15" range at maturity. The flowers are smaller as well, perhaps 5-6" across, but richly-colored in tones of dark mahogany set against a brilliant white background. This species is native to the mountains of New Guinea, and appreciates bright diffuse light and intermediate temperatures. Paph. wilhelminiae has been widely used in hybridization, and imparts rich color and smaller plant size to its offspring.
photos taken on 12-17-06, 12-28-06
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