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11-11-2021, 08:42 PM
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Difficult Miltoniopsis
I have personally found Miltoniopsis the most difficult orchid to please. Their bulbs split leaves, their flowers last short time, and bud blast happened randomly. Please share your secret in keeping yours healthy and happy.
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11-11-2021, 09:48 PM
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Don't buy them. They only do well in a narrow range of conditions. If you have proper conditions they're easy.
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11-11-2021, 10:43 PM
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… and that can be said for any orchid. They are “niche plants”, after all.
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11-11-2021, 11:03 PM
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People in warm climates say that Miltoniopsis are cool growers. Those with chilly nights say that Miltoniopsis are warm growers... That should give a clue, what they are is "fussy narrow range" growers. So if you have conditions where it is never colder than 50 deg F (10 deg C) and never warmer than 80 deg F (27 deg C) they will grow well. Most of us have a problem with one end of the temperature spectrum or the other, or both. They also like high humidity/never dry out, moderate light. They are beautiful, but there are so many orchids that are more forgiving, I no longer buy these, I can't keep them happy.
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11-11-2021, 11:47 PM
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I haven't killed any orchids but a Miltoniopsis (maybe one more coming?) that was sold to me as Miltonia. In fact I still can't figure out how their names are decided after hybridization. I am glad I am not alone in finding them difficult. Thanks.
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11-11-2021, 11:48 PM
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Quote:
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… and that can be said for any orchid. They are “niche plants”, after all.
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I think Miltoniopsis are far less tolerant of less-than-ideal environmental conditions than are most other orchids grown by hobbyists. |
11-12-2021, 01:36 AM
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This is a Miltoniosis ???
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11-12-2021, 01:38 AM
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It is, indeed. And it looks like you have managed to meet its requirements, it looks quite happy. Congratulations! It is beautiful!
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11-12-2021, 01:46 AM
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I got mine in buds, they did flower and when flowers went, the plant went downhills fast...
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11-12-2021, 06:25 PM
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Need your advice.
Does this one still have a Good Chance of recovery?
The half opened bud browned and will die soon, while the old spike died out really fast within two weeks?
What should I do to help her?
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