Orchid - Miltoniopsis #956

Orchid - Miltonia wine/red Pansy

                                     
   ID#956
 
 

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: compact/small 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 Prefers to be water from bottom/keep leaves dry. Place in shady and coolest spot. Growing well, developing roots. Summer 2015: I most learn more about this plant type before attempting again. My greenhouse probably too hot during summer for it. Dead
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September 2015

April 2015

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

5217 Atlantic Ave. Raleigh, NC 27616   Phone: (919)-878-8877