Phragmipedium Zapatilla de la Virgen

My Phrag. Zapatilla arrived securely and safe. I was impressed with the size and health of this orchid having traveled all the way from Ecuador to Kentucky, USA. Communication from Ecuagenera was excellent. I will definitely order again and soon!

I love this plant with thick leathery leaves. There are already 2 flowerspikes coming up, can t waith to see the flowers with long petals.

The presumably new batch, all previously bloomed, plant size is a third smaller than original. Orchid in bloom now, the flower looks like a giant version of Predator. Nothing like a 18 inches plus long petals.
Where or what happened to this cross, wallisii or humboldtii?
Too big a risk to buy Zaptilla de Virgen.
Buy the zaptilla from the auction only as you will see the bloom.