Paphiopedilum niveum

PLANT INFORMATION

• FAMILY: Orchidaceae

• DISTRIBUTION: Borneo, Malaya, Thailand

• TYPE OF PLANT: Perennial

CARE REQUIREMENTS

• TEMPERATURE: Warm to Cool (intermediate)

• WATER: Water once or twice a week, keep dry in between

• LIGHT: Bright morning light or shaded afternoon light

• AIR CIRCULATION: Some moist air movement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• BLOOMING PERIOD: Blooms in the spring and summer

• FRAGRANCE: none

• FLOWERING SIZE/TYPE: 3 inches (5-7 cm)

TEMPERATURE DEFINITION

• WARM: Daytime 30°C - 35°C (86°F - 90°F) & Nighttime 22°C - 28°C (72°F - 79°F)

• COOL: Daytime 18°C - 25°C (64°F - 77°F) & Nighttime 10°C - 15°C (50°F - 59°F)

• COLD: Daytime 10°C - 15°C (50°F - 59°F) & Nighttime 3°C - 8°C (37°F - 46°F)