Orchid - Miltoniopsis Red Tide

Orchid - Miltonia Red Tide, Pansy

                                   
     ID#915
 
 

Miltoniopsis or Pansy Orchids have a name for being temperamental but I find if they are grown in coconut husk, kept in minimum sized pots and allowed to dry between each watering the do well and make wonderful house plants.
This variety is one of the best for perfume and can flower for very long periods of time



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HEIGHT X SPREAD: medium PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, medium. Most light tolerant of the species WATER: moist, well drained. high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in small Orchiata mix .
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: red with a distinctive center yellow and white pattern. Perfume fragrance is very pleasent and strong during the morning hours only. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Flowers are long lasting, with repeating spikes.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch *Given to my friend as a 70th Birthday present. Happy enjoy the plant during blooming time. Now that winter approaches I will host it the greenhouse and hope to make it rebloom in time. Jan. 2015:(1) 4” tall plastic pot with slits with small orchiata mix. Prefers to be water from bottom/keep leaves dry. Place in shady and coolest spot. Growing well, developing roots. -July 2015: extreme heat in the greenhouse killed this plant. This type can not tolerate more than 85F routinely. Greenhouse reaches 102F frequently during summer. If try again, most bring into the house during hot months. Dead.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

September  2015

February 24, 2014

Additional Information:  Purchased from Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center

5217 Atlantic Ave. Raleigh, NC 27616   Phone: (919)-878-8877 for my friend Happy Lowry.*