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Each quantity represents one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImposing when mature, Paphiopedilum rothschildianum is possibly the most line-bred and most valuable slipper orchid species. The sometimes foot-wide flowers stand on tall flower spikes, but variability is huge among just the species itself in flower shape and color. Because of this, collectors seek pedigreed plants from reputable sources, which is hard to do nowadays due to a middleman mislabeling the breeding stock of one of the largest Paph growers in the US. The seedlings listed here should result true to parentage since they come from a separate source. I can’t keep all of them so I have to let go of some. 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This selfing might replicate some of the best older generation roths and will be exciting to bloom out. I’m sadly letting this one go to make room for some crazier things. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImposing when mature, Paphiopedilum rothschildianum is possibly the most line-bred and most valuable slipper orchid species. The sometimes foot-wide flowers stand on tall flower spikes, but variability is huge among just the species itself in flower shape and color. Because of this, collectors seek pedigreed plants from reputable sources, which is hard to do nowadays due to a middleman mislabeling the breeding stock of one of the largest Paph growers in the US. The seedlings listed here should result true to parentage since they come from a separate source. An investment for the patient connoisseur willing to wait the 3+ years to grow and bloom these out. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilshire \u0026 Western Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280748896299,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9342\/0075\/files\/image_244fa859-cbdb-48ae-9c09-4bc8658a868b.jpg?v=1788677694"},{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-sanderianum-nbs","title":"Paphiopedilum sanderianum, NBS","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst photo is a sample of a sanderianum from likely the same breeding line from the same nursery this was sourced from. Second and third images are for the exact plant for sale. This is a relatively large seedling at this point which will bloom given another two years or so. Coming from Taiwan, this one will likely be top quality as they are the current world capitol for Paph breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe queen of the paphs and my personal favorite, this legendary species rewards the most consistent growers with flowers unlike any other orchid. Warm temperatures, slight drying between waterings, and moderate light is the name of the game. High humidity would help too but not entirely necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilshire \u0026 Western Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45282627387435,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9342\/0075\/files\/image_6c4a0750-e426-4894-812e-dea6c35f4674.jpg?v=1788747576"},{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-supardii-seedling","title":"Paphiopedilum supardii, seedling","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst image is of an example of this species. Last photo is of the exact seedling for sale. I managed to salvage the plant from massive root rot and I think it has finished reestablishing itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely seen nowadays, supardii is one of the most underrated multiflorals out on the market today. The yellow twisty petals contrasted with the red pouch makes for a stunning plant. Same care as the other multiflorals. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilshire \u0026 Western Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45282656452651,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9342\/0075\/files\/image_c1bb8b94-d821-434e-ab99-312c1370f661.png?v=1788748462"},{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-rothschildianum-t-rex-x-tarantula-seedling","title":"Paphiopedilum rothschildianum 'T-Rex' x 'Tarantula', seedling","description":"\u003cp\u003e'T-Rex' (first image) x 'Tarantula' (second image). Last few images are of the exact seedlings available. 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Because of this, collectors seek pedigreed plants from reputable sources, which is hard to do nowadays due to a middleman mislabeling the breeding stock of one of the largest Paph growers in the US. The seedlings listed here should result true to parentage since they come from a separate source. I can’t keep all of them so I have to let go of some. 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