Not very many Miltoniopsis fans?

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by terryros

Here is a link to a picture of Miltoniopsis Robert Jackson 'Wild Thing'.

Aug 10, 2009 - a set on Flickr

I think I might start a new thread to try and collect what people have found to be successful ways to grow and bloom Miltoniopsis. There is probably a lot of variety to learn from.

nice! I love this one - I have a small one - and it is indeed tagged as "Milt."

[andrew__]

Eep, so it's Miltoniopsis that needs the cooler temperatures and Miltonia that likes it warmer? I've had this backwards then I guess!

I have a Miltoniopsis x something that's not a Miltoniopsis probably (Pbs are much much more ball-shaped than Miltoniopsis) that's growing well enough but is recovering from a harsh re-potting/division/scale treatment two years ago that's now doing much better. Wouldn't say I'm having huge success but it isn't dying either.

[goodgollymissmolly]

Miltoniopsis is a genus of 5 species (formerly Miltonia) that grow in wet, cool conditions from Costa Rica to northern South America. The Pacific Northwest is a particularly good atea to grow them. Hybrids of Miltoniopsis with themselves or with Miltonia are registered as Miltonia creating a confusing situation. You need cool and wet to do a good job with them. More information at the AOS Orchids A-Z section which I believe is a members only section of the website.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by slipperfreak

Someone should start a Mtps social group!

I am hoping to get a Mtps vexillaria soon so I will be sure to post pictures when/IF it blooms!

I don't think it will be a problem if you can get the plant to live.

They like bright indirect light. If the leaves are a light green, it's good enough. If you've grown Oncidiums successfully, that's the light level to give them.

Cool to Intermediate (45 F - 90 F) for the hybrids.

Some species are not cool growers! Be careful! I've not grown Mtps vexillaria before, so I don't know it's temperature range.

Evenly moist, not soggy. The potting medium must be moist but be able to dry out fast enough. Which means it needs a lot of attention to watering.

When in doubt I recommend a clear plastic pot to see what's going on.

Small or medium grade wood chips. No short cuts by using moss. If you must, semi-hydroponics is a better choice than moss.

I think RO/DI, distilled, or rain water is in order for these guys. I think the high dissolved mineral content in some people's tap water burns the leaves. Take it easy on the fertilization too.

This is the clencher...good air circulation. With how wet they grow, they must have good air circulation or they start rotting.

Once you figure it out, they're not that difficult.

Here's another source of info:

http://www.orchidculture.com/COD/FRE...opsis_Art.html

[slipperfreak]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

I don't think it will be a problem if you can get the plant to live.

They like bright indirect light. If the leaves are a light green, it's good enough. If you've grown Oncidiums successfully, that's the light level to give them.

Cool to Intermediate (45 F - 90 F) for the hybrids.

Some species are not cool growers! Be careful! I've not grown Mtps vexillaria before, so I don't know it's temperature range.

Evenly moist, not soggy. The potting medium must be moist but be able to dry out fast enough. Which means it needs a lot of attention to watering.

When in doubt I recommend a clear plastic pot to see what's going on.

Small or medium grade wood chips. No short cuts by using moss. If you must, semi-hydroponics is a better choice than moss.

I think RO/DI, distilled, or rain water is in order for these guys. I think the high dissolved mineral content in some people's tap water burns the leaves. Take it easy on the fertilization too.

This is the clencher...good air circulation. With how wet they grow, they must have good air circulation or they start rotting.

Once you figure it out, they're not that difficult.

Here's another source of info:

Miltoniopsis Culture

Thanks so much for the info and the link!

[Austin Powers]

I am also a fan of Miltoniposis. I was hoping to purchase one at SOOS show in Toronto this past weekend, but other purchases filled my budget. Patience.
Stephen

[Toddybear]

I have mixed results...I can get 3-4 years from them then suddenly they go downhill. Fungal spotting is a common problem for me. Currently I have 6.

This one is in bloom...Bert Fields.

[Kaykay]

GORGEOUS bloom there! I have a Bert Fields too, but I think it's probably a year still off blooming...
I'm so glad we've finally found the Mltps growers!
Kay
x

PS I think one of the probs that British growers have is that most Mltps we find for sale are those which have been grown with the sphag plug in the middle of the medium, so root rot is a real problem. Otherwise we have naturally high humidity and low temps, so there shouldn't be so many challenges as for growers in other parts of the world. (my)

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I love miltoniopsis too! They bloom frequently for me, without much trouble, and I cannot resist the fragrance!

I grow mine in sphag moss- I haven't had much luck with bark...

I recently posted a pic of a blooming miltoniopsis in the 'in bloom' section of the forum.

Cam

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Oh... and my display picture shows that milt too!