Sunday, June 21, 2015

Orchid from Limestone Hill - Phaphiopedilum Stonei (P. stonei)

I thought I ever posted the Phaphiopedilum stonei here but obviously not.
Well, this are old pictures from 2014 but this Phap. Stonei have been blooming quite regularly in our little orchid garden.
This species orchid is considered extremely rare and endemic to Sarawak.
Plants are found mostly on limestone hills and cliffs.
Sometimes when we drive pass some limestone hills in Bau area, we can spot this orchid plant hanging on the cliff - so near yet so far.
The leaves, sometimes about a foot long is leathery.
The flower can achieve 12cm in witdh but doesn't last that long.

Phaphiopedilum stonei at OrchidBliss

3 Phaphiopedilum stonei at OrchidBliss

Phaphiopedilum stonei at OrchidBliss

Phaphiopedilum stonei at OrchidBliss

Phaphiopedilum stonei at OrchidBliss

Phaphiopedilum stonei at OrchidBliss

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