Paph. niveum ' Circles x Big Ice Crystals '

[andre]

This is my Paph. niveum that I have been growing for 6 years or so. I got as a seedling from our local orchid society sale, and now I cant even count the number of growths on the plant. I grow it in diatomite and water with filtered water. Blooms twice a year.

 

[paphioboy]

Amazing shape on a niveum... Very full and large flower...

 

[SlipperKing]

WOW! Nice niveum and even better culture!

 

[andre]

the actual plant

Flowers are great, but I always love to see pictures of the actual plants. Here is baby niveum and giant niveum.
Thanks Andre

 

[carrilloenglish]

Great, full looking blooms. I like it a lot.

 

[Erythrone]

Impresssive!

 

[Shiva]

Very nice niv.

 

[SlipperFan]

How big are the flowers?

 

[TyroneGenade]

Very nice looking plants---and great looking flowers. Do you let them dry out between watering or allow some water to remain to supply humidity? How much light do they get?

 

[Bolero]

That's a very artistic photo.........now give that plant to me!!!

Fantastic growing, very impressive.

 

[Pete]

nice one

 

[PaulS]

Wonderful flowers, and a beautifully grown plant - nice work.

 

[JeanLux]

Impressive plant, cool pic of those blooms!!!! Jean

 

[goldenrose]

:clap::clap: Well done!!! :drool::drool:

 

[etex]

Excellent growing and blooming!!

 

[andre]

Tyrone,
I have grown this plant in various mixes. It always seemed to better in mixes with clay balls and moss in vented pots. Since it does not like to be have its roots disturbed, I put it in pure diatomite. I am not sure what to do when it outgrows the yet??? I water it by filling a small dish of pure water and let it wick up, then wait/neglect the plant for a week or two. Humidity does not seem to be a problem for me.
Andre

 

[John M]

Beautiful plant and flowers. Your photo is also very artistic and attractive.

 

[NYEric]

Is that the same little plant in the 1st photo!?
Very nice results.

 

[andre]

Eric,
Yes that is the very same plant. After it reached blooming size it started to put out multiple leads and then more......
andre

 

[Paphman910]

That is one lovely plant and beautiful flowers! You are Master Orchid grower for Paph niveum!

Paphman910