The History and Origins of Paph Magic Cherry Delight Orchids

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Paph Magic Cherry Delight is a beautiful and unique orchid hybrid. It is a cross between two popular Paphiopedilum species, Paphiopedilum delenatii and Paphiopedilum rothschildianum. This orchid has stunning flowers with a vibrant cherry red coloration and intricate patterns. The petals are broad and have a waxy texture, while the lip or pouch has a contrasting white color with maroon spots. The overall shape of the flowers is rounded and full, creating a visually striking display. Paph Magic Cherry Delight is known for its compact growth habit, making it ideal for smaller spaces such as windowsills or shelves.


Odontocidium Wildcat ‘Carmela’ (2)
Rustic Bridge x Crowborough
Onc. fuscatum x Odontoglossum uro-skinneri = Rustic Bridge
Onc. leucochilum x Odontoglossum Golden Guinea = Crowborough

Paph Alma Gevaert x Tuxedo Junction X Black Cherry x Mario Palmieri lawrenceanum x Maudiae Alma Gevaert sukhakulii x Procal Tuxedo Junction Fremont Peak x Red Maude Black Cherry Emerald x callosum Mario Palmieri. Paph Alma Gevaert x Tuxedo Junction X Purple Velvet 2 lawrenceanum x Maudiae Alma Gevaert sukhakulii x Procal Tuxedo Junction Voodoo Magic x Fremont Peak Purple Velvet.

Paph magic cherry delight

Paph Magic Cherry Delight is known for its compact growth habit, making it ideal for smaller spaces such as windowsills or shelves. It has a relatively short stem with several leaves arranged in a fan-like pattern. The leaves are dark green and have a glossy appearance, adding to the overall attractiveness of the plant.

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Hope you like the work I did. If there is a number after the name that is the number of them that I have. If you can't tell I like the paph and smaller phals and others a lot with an bent towards the species.

This list does not include the plants that are coming in the mail next week either.

If you can help with any of the "nothing found for" items, please let me know so I can update them.

Phal equalacea (2) (These came as keiki's and one of them has a keiki!!)

Phal Mini Mark ‘Holm’ by Breckinridge 1/21/1992
Micro Nova x philippinensis
maculata x lobbii = Micro Nova

Phal Samba ‘Carmen Miranda’ AM/AOS
Star of Rio x amboinensis
Bataan x lueddemanniana = Star of Rio
amabilis x aphrpdite = Bataan

Phal NoID1 White

Phal NoID2 (Amabilis is what the tag says but the flower is pink)

Phal Krull’s Red Hot x Breckenridge ‘Lemon Cup’ (3)
Katie Morris x Florida Heat = Krull’s Red Hot
nothing found for Breckenridge

Phal Golden Silk Pat#13207
nothing found for Golden Silk

Phal Pisgah Goldcup ‘Dark Star’
Golden Moon x Hausermann’s Gold
Pisgah Star x Golden Amboin = Golden Moon
Heart of Gold x Chapel White = Hausermann’s Gold

Phal Taisuco Glory x Golden Bells
Brother Lawrence x Salu Spot = Taisuco Glory
Golden Sants x venosa = Golden Bells

Phal Golden Peoker ‘BL’ HCC/AOS x Taisco Glory ‘Sio’s Gold’
Misty Green x Liu Tuen-Shen = Golden Peoker
Brother Lawrence x Salu Spot = Taisuco Glory

Phal Dou-dii Spot x Salu Peoker
Sogo John x Golden Sun = Dou-Dii Spot
Yellow Peoker x Golden Sun = Salu Peoker

Phal Dou-dii Spot ‘The King’ x Salu Peoker ‘Spotted Moon’
Sogo John x Golden Sun = Dou-Dii Spot
Yellow Peoker x Golden Sun = Salu Peoker

Phal Sunrise Goldamour
nothing found for Sunrise Goldamour but have seen listed as
Brother Lawrence x Buena Jewel
Taipei Gold x Deventeriana = Brother Lawrence
violacea x Gelblieber = Buena Jewel

Phal Yukimai Dream x King Cat Butterfly (5)
White Dream x Yukimai = Yukimai Dream
nothing found for King Cat Butterfly

Phal Fairy Snow
nothing found for Fairy Snow

Phal Aurelia Franklin (10)
Golden Bells x Golden Circles
Golden Sands x venosa = Golden Bells
Misty Green x Golden Bells = Golden Circles

Dor. pulcherrima x DTPS Ruby Imp
DTPS Jim x Pahl Malibu Imp = Ruby Imp

Doritaenopsis (King Shiang’s Beauty x DTPS Formosa Rose) x DTPS King Shiang’s Rose (8)
King Shiang’s Coral x King Shiang’s Rose = King Shiang’s Beauty
DTPS Taisuco Kinlentine x DTPS Hsinying’s Coral = Formosa Rose
King Shiang’s Kide x King Shiang’s Coral = King Shiang’s Rose

Doritaenopsis Kenneth Schubert ‘Blue Star’
Dor. pulcherrima x Phal violacea

Doritaenopsis Deb Katz
nothing found for Deb Katz

Doritaenopsis Leopard Prince x Phal Brother Danseuse
DTPS Sun Prince x Phal Ho’s French Fantasia = Leopard Prince
Phal Brother Mirage x Phal Carmela’s Spots = Brother Danseuse

Doritaenopsis Leopard Prince M-P0415
DTPS SunPrince x Phal Ho’s French Fantasia = Leopard Prince
Phal Cypress Pink x DTPS Houpi Beauty = Sun Prince
nothing found for Ho’s French Fantasia

Doritaenopsis Minho Princess ‘Flying’
DTPS Sun Prince x Phal Ta Lin Freeds
Phal Cypress Pink x DTPS Houpi Beauty = Sun Prince
Lien-Hung Lip x Chih Shang’s Stripes = Ta Lin Freeds

Paph Incantation x Shadow Magic
Voodoo Magic x Red Maude = Incantation
Via Quatal x Voodoo Magic = Shadow Magic

Paph Via Sombrilla ‘God’s Gift’ x Via Vulcan Verde
Yerba Buena c Honda Hall = Via Sombrilla
Avine x Wallur = Via Vulcan Verde

Paph Druid Spring
druryi x primulinum

Paph Black Cherry x fairieanum
Fremont Peak x Red Maude = Black Cherry

Paph (Alma Gevaert x Tuxedo Junction) X Purple Velvet (2)
lawrenceanum x Maudiae = Alma Gevaert
sukhakulii x Procal = Tuxedo Junction
Voodoo Magic x Fremont Peak = Purple Velvet

Paph (Alma Gevaert x Tuxedo Junction) X (Black Cherry x Mario Palmieri)
lawrenceanum x Maudiae = Alma Gevaert
sukhakulii x Procal = Tuxedo Junction
Fremont Peak x Red Maude = Black Cherry
Emerald x callosum = Mario Palmieri

Paph (Alma Gevaert x Janet Kunkle) x Lauren
lawrenceanum x Maudiae = Alma Gevaert
Memoria Allegria Gutierrez x Maudiae = Janet Kunkle
lawrenceanum x Specrum = Lauren

Paph Eric Meng
Almenii x Holdenii
Alma Gevaert x Holdenii = Almenii
callosum x Maudiae = Holdenii

Paph Maudiae ‘Charlotte’ x Lauren ‘Lory’
callosum x lawrenceanum = Maudiae
lawrenceanum x Specrum = Lauren

Paph DePerle
primulinum flavum ‘Lehua Glow’ x deleatii ‘Dumbo’

Paph Sand Dollar
primulinum x bellatlum ‘Alba’

Paph Magic Lantern
micranthum x delenatii

ONC. NoID1 (Forum members have indicated this is a Wildcat as well)

Noid2 (not doing well at all)

Odontocidium Wildcat ‘Carmela’ (2)
Rustic Bridge x Crowborough
Onc. fuscatum x Odontoglossum uro-skinneri = Rustic Bridge
Onc. leucochilum x Odontoglossum Golden Guinea = Crowborough

Onc. Carnival Costume
Onc. Sarcatum x Tolumnia Red Belt

Onc. Sharry Baby ‘Sweet Fragrance’
Jamie Sutton x Honolulu
ornithorhynchum x powellii = Jamie Sutton
Moir x leucochilum = Honolulu

Odontioda Carmine ‘Excelsior’ x Onc. sphacelatum ‘Sunbeam’
Oda. Chanticleer x Oca. Colinge = Carmine

Milt. Ron’s Ripling Delight ‘Pacific Parfait’ x Onc. Sharry Baby
nothing found for Ron’s Ripling Delight
Jamie Sutton x Honolulu = Sharry Baby

Howeara Lava Burst ‘Puanani’ AM/AOS
Howeara Mini-Primi x Rodriguezia lanceolata
Rodricidium Primi x Leochilus oncidioides = Mini-Primi

Catt. Caudebec ‘Carmela’ HCC/AOS
Sophia Martin x Penny Kuroda
guttata x Summmer Stars = Sophia Martin
Summer Snow x guttata = Penny Kuroda

Dend. Rinnapa
nothing found for Rinnapa

Paph Black Cherry x fairieanum
Fremont Peak x Red Maude = Black Cherry
Paph magic cherry delight

This orchid requires specific care to thrive. It prefers moderate to bright indirect light, as direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn. Additionally, it needs a well-draining potting mix that retains some moisture but doesn't become waterlogged. Regular watering is necessary, but it's crucial to avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Paph Magic Cherry Delight also benefits from consistent temperatures between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit (15-24 degrees Celsius), with a slight drop in temperature at night. It appreciates high humidity levels, so misting or placing a humidity tray nearby can be beneficial. Fertilizing every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced orchid fertilizer can help promote healthy growth and blooming. In conclusion, Paph Magic Cherry Delight is a stunning orchid hybrid with vibrant cherry red flowers and a compact growth habit. It requires specific care, including moderate to bright indirect light, well-draining potting mix, proper watering, consistent temperatures, and high humidity levels. With proper care, this orchid can be a delightful addition to any collection or home..

Reviews for "The Unique Features of Paph Magic Cherry Delight Orchids"

1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Paph Magic Cherry Delight. The orchid didn't bloom as expected and the flowers had a dull, lackluster color. I followed all the care instructions, but it didn't thrive like other orchids I have. I wouldn't recommend this particular variety.
2. John - 1 star - I absolutely regret purchasing the Paph Magic Cherry Delight. It was a waste of money and time. The plant arrived already withered and it never recovered, despite my best efforts to revive it. The flowers were small and unimpressive, nothing like the vibrant pictures online. I would advise against buying this orchid.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for the Paph Magic Cherry Delight, but it turned out to be a complete letdown. The plant appeared weak and unhealthy upon arrival, and sadly, it didn't improve over time. The flowers were lackluster and the overall presentation was underwhelming. I wouldn't recommend this particular orchid variety based on my experience.
4. Michael - 2 stars - I'm an orchid enthusiast, but the Paph Magic Cherry Delight left me disappointed. The plant seemed weak from the start, and despite my efforts in caring for it, it struggled to grow and bloom. The flowers lacked the vibrant colors and fragrance I was expecting. I won't be purchasing this orchid variety again.
5. Jessica - 3 stars - The Paph Magic Cherry Delight didn't meet my expectations. While the plant arrived in good condition, it didn't thrive as well as other varieties in my collection. The flowers were small and not as visually striking as I had hoped. Although it's not a terrible orchid, I wouldn't consider it a must-have either.

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