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ChasWG · #41 06-02-2010, 12:06 PM

Again, this morning these blooms show no signs of fading. They have been open longer than my other two Milts. But the first was fully open when I got it and the second had half of it's blooms open when I got it, but all the blooms failed at the same time on that one. I'll keep this new Milt. in the enclosure for the whole bloom run and see how that goes. Right now it's on the bottom most shelf where the light is dim and the temps are cool. Right now that is my most packed shelf! All my Phals are down there too. They seem to like it better there as well. All but one is in or near bloom. But that one is recovering from some trama.

PleuroPal · #42 06-03-2010, 11:25 AM

I've had a Bert Field 'Eileen' for several years and it seems to have done fine. It's bloomed several times for me so far. There are pictures posted in my Gallery. I just wanted to throw in my support for this genus as well. It's one of my favorites.
Several months ago, I picked up what looks like a Milt. Herralexandre. Great fragrance!
They are both near SE facing windows, but off to the side so they don't get direct sun.

terryros · #43 06-03-2010, 08:10 PM

I started this chain and need a little help. While my Miltoniopsis plants are growing well, three plants in a row (Patricia Anne 'Maroon', Pink Lady, and Bert Field 'Eileen') have bloomed and not been able to open with a flat lip. The lip stays cupped and some have had a little browning at the edge of the lip. I don't think it can be lack of watering because I don't have accordion leaves. My temperature range during this period is about 83F to 68F. I suspect that this is a little too warm for ideal blooms. Thoughts?

quiltergal · #44 06-04-2010, 01:20 AM

I like Miltoniopsis too. I only have one a NOID. It's only one of a couple NOIDs I kept. It's too beautiful to give away and the scent is intoxicating. Here is it's bloom from last year. It's in bloom again now....I'm just to lazy to take a new picture.

terry, I have experienced the same thing you describe where the lip won't unfurl all the way. I tried bumping the watering up more during bud development and found that the problem then went away. Just remember they suck up a lot more water when in bloom. You won't notice pleated leaves because they usually aren't putting out any new growth while in bloom.

ChasWG · #45 06-04-2010, 06:18 PM

Wow, Terri, I see why you would keep that NOID Milt. It's stunning! I love the black waterfall.

My Milt. Bert Field 'Leash' the bloom did a simular thing and didn't un-fold all the way. I thought I was watering it enough, but maybe not as I didn't want to overwater it either. Hmmmm...

Louis_C · #46 06-06-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

As you can see, there are plenty of people who are into Miltoniopsis. There are different reasons for why they're not often talked about. It's not necessarily because no one likes them.

I like them, and I can grow them, but I don't talk about them much. Doesn't mean I'll refuse one if it's given to me.

I also have my sights set on a few later down the line.

Do you know where to find Miltoniopsis in L.A is it the Orchid Affair place? I wonder could the it survive the heat.

Nic100 · #47 06-06-2010, 05:04 AM

Wow did this thread come at the right time for me - I bought my first Miltoniopsis yesterday (Miltoniopsos Anneville) on a bit of an impulse, and had really no idea what I was getting into. It's in bud, and growing in moss which I will no doubt change (I don't do well with moss) but reading through these posts it seems that I can probably provide the conditions it needs, living in a cool environment.

Fingers crossed!

silken · #48 08-27-2010, 12:16 AM

Finally one of my two Milts has bloomed! It is William Hammel 'Rising Sun'. It doesn't seem to have any scent tho which is strange for a Miltoniopsis isn't it??

quiltingwacko · #49 08-27-2010, 12:51 AM

Some of mine are scented and some are not. I have one that only is noticeable in the morning. Must be when what pollinates it is out and about. That is a beauty though. CArol

(..._...) · #50 08-27-2010, 08:22 AM

Mine take a few days after opening before I can smell their scent, and even then, it is only in the morning.

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Originally Posted by silken

Finally one of my two Milts has bloomed! It is William Hammel 'Rising Sun'. It doesn't seem to have any scent tho which is strange for a Miltoniopsis isn't it??