Paphiopedilum charlesworthii (Rolfe) Pfitzer

Synonyms:
none

Discovered in back in 1895, this Paph is known for its large dorsal sepal.  It has been used as a parent for its pink dorsal and to impart the size of the dorsal.  The dorsal can be nice a flat as show above to recurving and hooded over the pouch.  There is an alba form as shown below.  

Plant is easy to grow in culture and likes a standard Paph mix.

Paph charlesworthii 'Jamboree Snow' AM/AOS

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