Paph Raisen Pie 'Hsinying' X SIB Paph. Supersuk 'Eureka' in Bloom

This Paphiopedilum orchid is a Paph Raisen Pie 'Hsinying' X SIB Paph. Supersuk 'Eureka'. This is my first paph and it has finally opened its bloom. Paphs are so unusual with their lower cup lip. It looks hairy and the bright colors are so vivid. I am very excited about my first paph. I just hope to keep it alive till the next bloom.Here are some pictures from this evening.

Almost There

The Paphiopedilum orchid is almost open. These are from this afternoon.

Tonights Paph Pictures

Tonight there is a little more progress on the Paphiopedilum orchid. These pictures came out better than last nights. It is almost completely open. The second picture is looking up from underneath the flower.