Miltonopsis advice PLEASE! I'm trapped!

[bil]

Well, thanks to everyone who commented.

What about light levels? I see figures quoted that are about the same as phals, 1-1.5 thousand foot candles, or as with heat, do hybrids tolerate more?

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by lotis146

Their leaves are naturally quite pale.

Well, it's more like their leaves look like they are covered with some kind of white powder like substance making them look sort of greyish, but not all of them.

Almost all miltoniopsis I have bought so far came with dark green leaves (again with some white powdery stuff on them).
I have had miltonipsis with nearly yellow leaves. These were from the local growers who grow everything in the brightest light possible, so it's possible that the leaves were bleached sort of.

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Originally Posted by bil

Well, thanks to everyone who commented.

What about light levels? I see figures quoted that are about the same as phals, 1-1.5 thousand foot candles, or as with heat, do hybrids tolerate more?

Fairly bright.
If you do well with your phals, then I would say go with the same light level.

You will find that they will flower much better under bright condition.

Yes, modern hybrids tolerate heat well, but it depends on how hot we're talking about.
Try to keep them as cool as possible though.
Keep up with watering.

[astrid]

For reference, here are some of my orchids. One miltoniopsis has very pale leaves while the other has "normal" oncidium leaves. A Sherry Baby is included in there for comparison.

[bil]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

Fairly bright.
If you do well with your phals, then I would say go with the same light level.

You will find that they will flower much better under bright condition.

Yes, modern hybrids tolerate heat well, but it depends on how hot we're talking about.
Try to keep them as cool as possible though.
Keep up with watering.

Hmmm. I find it quite hard to give phals a safe place with good light. I was hoping the Miltonopsis would tolerate a higher level.

Heat? Well it can hit 40 quite easily. (that's about 110). I am investing in a misting system to keep the greenhouse cooler.

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[astrid]

Originally Posted by bil

Hmmm. I find it quite hard to give phals a safe place with good light. I was hoping the Miltonopsis would tolerate a higher level.

Heat? Well it can hit 40 quite easily. (that's about 110). I am investing in a misting system to keep the greenhouse cooler.

I place my plants exactly next to the window. This way, they will always be next to a bright source of light, but it is impossible for the sun to hit them. If you're not growing indoors, I don't know what to say!

[bil]

Originally Posted by astrid

I place my plants exactly next to the window. This way, they will always be next to a bright source of light, but it is impossible for the sun to hit them. If you're not growing indoors, I don't know what to say!

I'm in a Spanish, traditional house. They are not well supplied with natural light!

[gngrhill]

Originally Posted by astrid

For reference, here are some of my orchids. One miltoniopsis has very pale leaves while the other has "normal" oncidium leaves. A Sherry Baby is included in there for comparison.

My Milts are all about the same color as your lightest one at the top of your picture. they never had leaves as dark as your darkest one. I just wonder if they will bloom if I am doing something wrong.

[Lilac]

Originally Posted by lotis146

Their leaves are naturally quite pale.

Thanks I was just thinking about asking that too.

I have one about 2 1/2 years old, more or less, it now has a few more bulbs, but has never bloomed. I've really just given up on it

I have it with my phals,and the leaves are a yellowy green, it does have a lot of leaves though and they're pretty so I guess it's something right...

[realoldbeachbum]

Originally Posted by Bud

I also have my first Miltoniopsis on S/H that is thriving well.
I like the festive colors and shape of the flowers. It is easy to care for.
I use the Baker culture as my guide:
Miltoniopsis Culture

During this Corona Virus lock down, I did something that I have never done before: I bought orchids on the internet! The problem now is that two of the orchids are Miltoniopsis's. I had no idea they were difficult to grow until I researched them on Orchid bBard (after I hit the 'Place Order' button). So I am facing a huge challenge. I printed the Baker culture guide (thanks Bud), and will try my best to adhere to it. Any advice from Orchid Board participants is most welcomed. As always, thanks Orchid Board! Stay well everyone.

[Fairorchids]

My Miltoniopsis did fine outdoors in NJ (where we get summer temps up to 40-42C).

I built a shade table, which was placed in full sun, but I covered it with a white sheet (now my wife will find out what happened to that sheet). Thus, they were in fairly deep shade.

Plants did fine there for several years (late May till early Oct, indoors in greenhouse the rest of the year).