| Complex Paphs
Hi Hera.
Welcome to the forum and the wonderfull world of growing Paphiopedilums.
the complex Paph question as pretty well been answered.
As said it is breeding process of many species combined into their breeding. then rebred untill the "So Called Complex or exhibition Pah was developed for show purpose".
I believe there are several big nursurys in USA that specialise in them
I have attached 2 photos of mine.
One is what a back should look like for showing purposes and also allows you to see what a resonable good complex should look like.
the other one is one of my better ones as a first year seedling.
colour range is endless.
Antec lab is one of the better places to look for growing info. nhttp://www.ladyslipper.com/
They are my main growing line and in Aussie land are now coming into flower season
Cheerio
Ron |