Paphiopedilum malipoense
​Species from Northern Vietnam and Southern China.  Discovered in the 80's it is known to have a raspberry like fragrance.

Paphiopedilum  

Paphiopedilum
Fredrick Mullen

Why I love "lady slippers"....
Described by Ernst Hugo Heinrich Pfitzer in 1886, Paphiopedilums are know as the "lady's-slipper" orchid due to the unusual pouch-Iike shaped labellum.  I love them each and every one for their true uniqueness that is found in the form, color, texture, substance, charm and sometimes scent.  The very first orchid I "fell" for was a white Paphiopedilum with huge merlot spots and dots.  Guess what?  This genus of orchid is still my favorite with "pouches" that resemble  the toe of a lady's shoe.

And here comes the next creation...................featuring the Paphiopedilum!

BeeBo "the pigger" says to follow his Blog to see this next piece of Wearable Orchid Art come to life!  Psssssssssssssst....I'm Excited!