Miltoniopsis Lee Harold Fister Compot

[orchidsarefun]

I was curious so took a close look at the other seedlings.
At least one other has a spike developing.

Observations
- bulb needs to "mature"/plump out/become pronounced before spike develops. ( duh ?! )
- can spike, have new growth and roots - all at the same time
- it seems that growing under lights, cooler, may change the flowering "season".....to anytime, providing bulb is mature as defined above
- a consistent relatively low temp doesn't prevent blooming, whereas, based on previous experience, higher temps do.

[NYCorchidman]

I love your thread. very informative with pictures and details over a long time.

your plants all look very nice.
I should get seedlings, but not enough patience. lol

I love these plants, but they get so easily affected by incorrect watering.

[ron-in-norcal]

Am I understanding this correctly that a compot you got was brought to blooming size in 19 months, basically? That's pretty fantastic!

[orchidsarefun]

blooms ! First bloom seedling ! Can only get better !
scent is honey/floral - already pervasive in the basement. I might have to move it upstairs !
At this stage only 1 other seedling has a spike and hopefully that changes as we head into Spring.

[silken]

Wow, very nice! Congrats on doing so well with them!

[WhiteRabbit]

Awesome!

[My Green Pets]

Congratulations on patience and perseverence finally paying off!

[bellini girl]

That's amazing. Always thought most seedlings took up to 5 years to bloom.

[catherinecarney]

Great thread, and amazing bloom. Keep us posted!

Catherine

[orchidsarefun]

thanks everyone. Believe me if I can do it, then anyone can