New in orchid world - Milt Hajime Ono

[mon]

Hi! i have never been good with plants or flowers, but i bought an orchid 6 months ago and 2 weeks ago i bought 2 more becasue i really like them.

i bough a Milt Hajime Ono, i attached a picture and i am worried because after i bought it a guy told me that they are very hard to grow, i try to keep it as cool as possible but some leaves are turning yellow, i´ve been watering it every 3 days and i don´t have a clue of what is causing it.

anyone out there that can help me???

mm

[Tindomul]

There are many here with experience with Miltonopsis orchids. Welcome to the forum and sit tight. Someone will offer advice soon

[smartie2000]

These guys need high humidity as well as moisture. They have very thin leaves.

[Lagoon]

Hi Mon welcome to the forum!
Can you tell us about your growing conditions .... Lighting, media, tempts etc .......?

[Shadow]

I do have one hybrid Miltoniopsis and I found it with 2 spikes today. I thought that it will be difficult to bloom it, but it was not so difficult.

Have you repotted it when you bought it? How strong is the lightning? How do you water it (soaking, spraying the surface, other....)?

It will be great to see the pictures of the whole plant and the yellowing leaves.

[Djarum Black]

Hi Mon,

Welcome!!

You came to the right place! I've seen some beautiful Milt's grown by people on this forum. I am sure someone can help you!
Post a photo if you can.

[mon]

Hey!!! thank you for all your replies!
i think this time i did upload the picture.

It is in a spot with indirect light, i keep the temperature between 65F and 72F, i´ve been watering it every 3 days and i do it soaking it for about 10 min

It has not been repotted, i also attached a picture of the how it is potted.

Let me know your thoughts!
mon

[Phantasm]

They should do okay under those temperatures, but prefer a bit cooler 55-60F at night. They naturally drop some leaves this time of year, don't worry those are from old growths. As far as repotting, they need to be repotted annually or they will go downhill quickly. Some people pot in early spring, others in the fall. I pot in the fall with success.
I think you are doing okay, they need a good amount of moisture when it gets warmer and you have to monitor that. Don't let them dry out, but not soggy either.

[Shadow]

My opinion - you have problem with the roots. Your potting medium looks like soil already. It is very old and decomposed. If you soak this medium for 10 min every 3 days it means that you have a swamp in a pot and the roots are rotted. Check them as soon as possible and change the potting medium.