Miltoniopsis or Miltonia?

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Greenthumb.5

Sorry. I must be referencing from the Miltonia spectabilis. But please educate me on these species and flowering patterns.

No worries

I'm only familiar with Miltonia flavescens - mine usually blooms in June, with 7-10 blooms per spike.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Greenthumb.5

Miltoniopsis. Miltonia usually only habe one flower per spike. And there is not a white Miltonia that I know of.

There is a white and pink variant of Miltonia spectabilis.

Please don't take offense, I'm just letting you know.

[Greenthumb.5]

Oh ok. Well that proves to me that I still have a lot to learn before life is over. :-D

[RosieC]

From what I've seen Miltioniopsis tends to be the rounder fuller flowers like this, Miltonia tends to be more star like shape of flowers. It might not be a good rule, but that's what I've seen and what makes me immediately think yours is Miltoniopsis.

[Polarizeme]

Good observations from the others, and yes, the Miltoniopsis has paler foliage.
My white Mtps is called "Pacific Clouds" and looks much like yours. Does your have a tag?

[tdes]

Originally Posted by Polarizeme

Good observations from the others, and yes, the Miltoniopsis has paler foliage.
My white Mtps is called "Pacific Clouds" and looks much like yours. Does your have a tag?

No tag sadly, but it does really look like pacific clouds!