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Paphiopedilum dianthum

Author Tang & F.T.Wang

Species 9 awards

Found in 2 countries

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Growing conditions

Cool Temperature class

985–1,447m Elevation

8°C Day/night drop

1,434mm Annual rainfall

Jan, Feb, Dec Dry rest

Temperature

22°N Northern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

1,434mm/year

☼ Dry rest period: Jan, Feb, Dec - reduce watering during these months

Jan 17° 14–18 9° 7–9 11mm

Feb 18° 16–19 10° 9–11 27mm

Mar 21° 20–22 13° 12–14 30mm

Apr 24° 24–25 17° 15–17 86mm

May 27° 26–28 19° 18–20 170mm

Jun 27° 27–28 21° 20–22 207mm

Jul 27° 27–29 21° 19–22 288mm

Aug 27° 27–28 20° 19–22 300mm

Sep 26° 25–27 19° 18–20 180mm

Oct 24° 23–25 16° 15–17 81mm

Nov 21° 20–22 12° 11–13 37mm

Dec 18° 16–19 10° 8–10 17mm

Bloom Season

Based on 7 recorded blooms.

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Awards

Photo: Australian Orchid Council

HCC / AOC 2014 'Springwood'

77.70 points Exhibited by McCubbin J. & M. QLD 8 February 2014

Measurements

Flower size 155 × 135 mm Petals 121 × 13 mm Dorsal sepal 47 × 25 mm Lateral sepals 46 × 27 mm Lip 50 × 29 mm

1 inflorescence 4 flowers

1 inflorescence of 640mm with 4 flowers; petals Yellow/green 154A, lightly striped grey/brown 199B Warts back 202A; dorsal sepal Yellow/green 144B transitioning to white 155B. Lined 144B on lower portion; ventral sepals Yellow/green 154D background

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ACE / AOC 2014 'Rajani'

87.00 points Exhibited by Judge D. NSW 10 March 2014

Measurements

Flower size 120 × 90 mm Petals 98 × 6 mm Dorsal sepal 27 × 20 mm Lateral sepals 32 × 19 mm Lip 33 × 24 mm

7 inflorescences 23 flowers

7 inflorescences with 23 flowers (relavent); petals Base Yellow Green 150D, Veins 146C, 152A at tip. Warts black;dorsal Base white 155C. Veins Yellow Green 146C fading to edge; ventrals Base Yellow Green 150D Veins 146C; labellum Base 150D trans to 146D.

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AM / AOC 2013 'VC'

80.00 points Exhibited by Clowes V. NSW 3 March 2013

Measurements

Flower size 115 × 155.5 mm Petals 104 × 14 mm Dorsal sepal 40 × 24 mm Lateral sepals 44.6 × 36.5 mm Lip 49 × 30 mm

1 inflorescence 3 flowers

Segments yellow-green 144A, on white 155D. Labellum yellow-green 144D. striped greyed purple. One inflorescence, 3 flowers. Stem 510mm.

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AM / OCNZ 2012 'Keri'

81.22 points Exhibited by l rockell

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HCC / OCNZ 2011 'Keri'

78.29 points Exhibited by Lesley Rockell

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HCC / AOC 2003 'Montville'

77.70 points Exhibited by Banks D. QLD 2 April 2003 Sunshine Coast OS Show

Measurements

Flower size 146 × 146 mm Petals 130 × 11 mm Dorsal sepal 50 × 29 mm Lateral sepals 42 × 30 mm Lip 49 × 30 mm

Petals yellow-green 144A. Sepals yellow-green 144A & white 155D. Labellum yellow-green 144A overlaid grey-purple 83C. One flower, stem 600mm.

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AM / AOC 2002 'Belinda'

80.40 points Exhibited by Best D. & C. TAS 17 March 2002

Measurements

Flower size 134 × 178 mm Petals 117 × 14 mm Dorsal sepal 55 × 28 mm Lateral sepals 37 × 30 mm Lip 45 × 32 mm

1 inflorescence 3 flowers

Petals 144A veined 199A. Dorsal white 155C veined 144B. Labellum 144A striped & overlaid 82C. One inflorescence; 3 flowers. Stem 460mm.

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HCC / AOC 2000 'P & R'

75.00 points Exhibited by Gray P. NSW 27 February 2000

Measurements

Flower size 128 × 148 mm Petals 99 × 13 mm Dorsal sepal 40 × 27 mm Lateral sepals 37 × 28 mm Lip 40 × 27 mm

1 inflorescence 4 flowers

Petals green 144A to green 152A (distal end). Sepals white shading to green 152A. Labellum green 152A. One inflorescence; 4 flowers. Stem 420mm.

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HCC / AOC 1997 'Jean'

79.00 points Exhibited by Florafest Orchids QLD 13 February 1997

Measurements

Flower size 155 × 108 mm Petals 124 × 13 mm Dorsal sepal 54 × 77 mm Lateral sepals 42 × 36 mm Lip 50 × 29 mm

3 flowers 1 bud

Petals yellow-green 144B striped grey-brown 199A, warts black 202A. Dorsal yellow-green 144B grading to white 155B. Ventral white 155B striped yellow-green 144B. Labellum yellow-green 144B overlaid grey-brown 199A. 3 flowers/ 1 bud.

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Award Comparison

Measurement	HCC/AOC 2014 'Springwood'	ACE/AOC 2014 'Rajani'	AM/AOC 2013 'VC'	HCC/AOC 2003 'Montville'	AM/AOC 2002 'Belinda'	HCC/AOC 2000 'P & R'	HCC/AOC 1997 'Jean'
Flower size	155 × 135 mm	120 × 90 mm	115 × 155.5 mm	146 × 146 mm	134 × 178 mm	128 × 148 mm	155 × 108 mm
Petals	121 × 13 mm	98 × 6 mm	104 × 14 mm	130 × 11 mm	117 × 14 mm	99 × 13 mm	124 × 13 mm
Dorsal sepal	47 × 25 mm	27 × 20 mm	40 × 24 mm	50 × 29 mm	55 × 28 mm	40 × 27 mm	54 × 77 mm
Lateral sepals	46 × 27 mm	32 × 19 mm	44.6 × 36.5 mm	42 × 30 mm	37 × 30 mm	37 × 28 mm	42 × 36 mm
Lip	50 × 29 mm	33 × 24 mm	49 × 30 mm	49 × 30 mm	45 × 32 mm	40 × 27 mm	50 × 29 mm
Flower count	4	23	3	-	3	4	3
Inflorescences	1	7	1	-	1	1	-