Insane purchase from eBay

[sskmaestro]

One of my eBay purchases got delivered just now. I opened the package and I couldn’t believe my eyes.
The orchid name is Miltonia moreliana orchid species Syn spectabilis Oncidium

There are 4 mature pseudobulbs and 14 new growths which are pseudobulbs...... this is insane!!!

[sskmaestro]

Picture after repotting

[Ray]

Miltonia moreliana and Miltonia (formerly Oncidium) spectabilis are not synonymous, but are reasonably similar.

Those pseudobulbs look more like a true oncidium than a miltonia to me.

[CZF]

Originally Posted by Ray

Miltonia moreliana and Miltonia (formerly Oncidium) spectabilis are not synonymous, but are reasonably similar.

Those pseudobulbs look more like a true oncidium than a miltonia to me.

I thought moreliana was a variety of the Miltonia spectabilis? I'm a newbie though.

I have one labelled Miltonia spectabilis var. moreliana?

Anyway, it's beautiful and I love it! And to the OP, yes, they seem to be quite prolific! Each of the newest pseudobulbs on mine has two new growths each, so I can see how they become a large plant in short order!

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by CZF

I thought moreliana was a variety of the Miltonia spectabilis? I'm a newbie though.

I have one labelled Miltonia spectabilis var. moreliana?

Anyway, it's beautiful and I love it! And to the OP, yes, they seem to be quite prolific! Each of the newest pseudobulbs on mine has two new growths each, so I can see how they become a large plant in short order!

What used to be called "Miltonia spectabilis var. moreliana" has now been moved into its own species, so Miltonia moreliana. So... same plant, reclassified. Apparently different enough from other Miltonia spectabilis to get its classification changed... I don't change tags, too much work. Relevant if you submit it for judging, or breed with it.

[CZF]

Originally Posted by Roberta

What used to be called "Miltonia spectabilis var. moreliana" has now been moved into its own species, so Miltonia moreliana. So... same plant, reclassified. Apparently different enough from other Miltonia spectabilis to get its classification changed... I don't change tags, too much work. Relevant if you submit it for judging, or breed with it.

Ooooh! Thanks for the clarification!

Either way, I love mine and it's a very vigourous grower, apparently! They have the most beautiful dark purple flowers against bright green leaves, so pretty! But I just repotted mine a few months ago and already had to up-pot it! So that's my only complaint about it, is I think it might be hard to manage the size after a while, but otherwise is one of my favourites.

[sskmaestro]

Originally Posted by CZF

Ooooh! Thanks for the clarification!

Either way, I love mine and it's a very vigourous grower, apparently! They have the most beautiful dark purple flowers against bright green leaves, so pretty! But I just repotted mine a few months ago and already had to up-pot it! So that's my only complaint about it, is I think it might be hard to manage the size after a while, but otherwise is one of my favourites.

Is it better to have a shallow and wider pots ?

[signin1234]

Holy Hell that's a nice and healthy plant but I think the other guy is correct in that the psuedobulbs don't look quite right for a Miltonia. Now there may be cultural reasons that explain it, but I also think it's not actually a pure Miltonia.

[sskmaestro]

Orchid web has the below description.... I will keep the developments posted. All mature pseudobulbs are wrinkled badly and lean. I wish they will get back to plum state after few watering.....


An incredible species from Brazil. Dark purple flowers with the fragrance of black licorice. These are nice plants that typically flower twice per year. Easy culture and great for windowsills right next to Phalaenopsis. About the same care as for Phalaenopsis as well.

[fishmom]

It may be that your pseudobulbs will not fully revert to a plump condition. You have lots of new growths though, and good care will keep them smooth if that is their genetic nature. Have you checked the condition of the roots? Without healthy roots you won't have good water uptake.