Benthamia nivea

Also known as: The White Benthamia or Benthamia nivea ssp. parviflora Benthamia nivea ssp. nivea in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The White Benthamia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.