Paph. Mietenkam (niveum x gardeneri)

[Candace]

The history of the plant is as follows. I bought a large compot of these on ebay years ago...like 8 years ago. They grew and grew and never bloomed. I split them up last year. Quite a few died and I wasn't too depressed about it because this cross didn't seem to be easy to bloom. I tried chilling them and nothing. So, I was rather amazed to see one of the plants in double spike. This is the only one out of the compot to bloom so far. It's been quite the wait. And although it's nice, this cross doesn't seem to be one for impatient folks.

 

[swamprad]

Woohoo! I love it! Any chance of getting it to judging?

 

[Candace]

I damaged the staminode shield on one of the flowers:<

 

[jblanford]

I think it looks good Candace........ Jim.

 

[paphioboy]

I love it.. Well, at least it isn't wonky like other (brachy x mulit) crosses...

 

[NYEric]

It's nice.

 

[CodPaph]

very nice bloom

 

[SlipperFan]

You are very patient, Candace. It is actually quite nice.

 

[smartie2000]

:clap: I love it and admire your patience

 

[Jorch]

Very nice and rewarding for your patience!! Niveum seems to be a very good parent, haven't seen a niveum hybrid that is not good looking!

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

They're beautiful; nice reward for your patience for sure.

 

[emydura]

That is an outstanding flower. Certainly worth all the trouble.

David

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Actually, this is a "dream paph" in my opinion. What a flower!

 

[Bolero]

I don't see a lot of niveum but it looks like a great flowering.

Something a bit different!

 

[likespaphs]

that is kinda cool

 

[Ernie]

Nice!

-Ernie

 

[goldenrose]

:clap:Thank goodness after all that time it turned out pretty decent! :clap:

 

[Nautilus]

wow.. really like these!

 

[SlipperKing]

Nice flower Candace. Any idea on what triggered the flowering?

 

[biothanasis]

Excellent!!!! I love the colour!!!