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tdes 04-27-2014 08:20 PM

Miltoniopsis or Miltonia?
 
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Googling around has just confused me as to which is which. I was wondering if what we have here is a miltoniopsis or miltonia. I'm pretty sure it's a miltoniopsis but I wanted to double check so I know we're treating it right. Also, the leaves on it are quite pale, but I think that's normal with miltoniopsis (especially one this white)?

WhiteRabbit 04-27-2014 08:42 PM

Miltoniopsis. Yes, I think light green foliage is good.

cbuchman 04-28-2014 11:03 AM

One general rule is that Miltoniopsis have the cleft in the lip which is evident here.

PaphMadMan 04-28-2014 11:21 AM

Another confirmation that your plant is a Miltoniopsis, and it looks healthy. Assuming you are following normal fertilizer use with micronutrients I would have no concern about the color of the leaves.

tdes 04-28-2014 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cbuchman (Post 674936)
One general rule is that Miltoniopsis have the cleft in the lip which is evident here.

Cool! That's really good information to know. :)

cbuchman 04-28-2014 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tdes (Post 674972)
Cool! That's really good information to know. :)

Just remember that there are exceptions! But I have found this "rule" useful too.

Greenthumb.5 04-28-2014 04:40 PM

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

WhiteRabbit 04-28-2014 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenthumb.5 (Post 675008)
Miltoniopsis. Miltonia usually only habe one flower per spike. And there is not a white Miltonia that I know of.

I don't know about the majority of Miltonias, but flavescens gets several blooms per spike :)

Paul 04-28-2014 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit (Post 675055)
I don't know about the majority of Miltonias, but flavescens gets several blooms per spike :)

So does Miltonia reginelli.

I have never heard of Miltonia only getting a single bloom per spike.

Greenthumb.5 04-28-2014 08:51 PM

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

WhiteRabbit 04-28-2014 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenthumb.5 (Post 675089)
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:) 04-28-2014 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenthumb.5 (Post 675008)
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 04-29-2014 06:46 AM

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

RosieC 04-30-2014 05:43 AM

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 05-12-2014 01:55 AM

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 05-12-2014 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Polarizeme (Post 678312)
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!


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