Sick Miltoniopsis

[Daniel84]

Hi, I have a unhealthy Miltoniopsis that i really would like to save.
Had too cut off all roots! after i cut off the roots i planted it in 50/50 sphagnum and perlite. Not sure if this is a good solution for my plant..
Maybe sphag & bag wold be more effective?

Please share any tips or experience!

Daniel

[Corsetière]

I haven't had a lot of luck with sphag and bag. I usually grow mostly mold with this method. Personally, I would try a seaweed treatment and try to secure it on top of some medium (wire it , whatever is necessary). I have noticed that the Miltoniopsis don't like their roots to be disturbed much so if it rocks in the pot you might have some set backs. I would also do all I could to make sure it's growing area stays humid ( humidity trays etc..) and you'll probably need to mist the top of the pot ocassionally too.

[Daniel84]

Thank you for replying!

Sounds like a good advice, will try to water with kelp extract! Will it be beneficial to add superthrive too?

What media would you use at this point? Will the sphagnum stay too moist?

[Corsetière]

I'd try one treatment at a time. Start with the seaweed and maybe use bark media. It depends on where you are growing. I'm in Ohio and for some reason sphag is pretty much a death sentence for any orchid in my enviroment. lol!

[james mickelso]

With the sphag n bag method you have to put some holes in the sides for air movement. Otherwise you get stale wet conditions and fungus/mold.