Miltonia

Family: Orchidaceae. Miltonia is one of the relatively easy orchids to grow. The flowers of Miltonia are velvety and resemble violets in appearance, but look richer, reaching about 7-10 cm in diameter. Flower spikes grow from the base of new bulbs. Miltonia usually blooms in early summer and in autumn.

It is important to maintain humid air around Miltonia, especially if the room has central heating. If the air is too dry, the plant's leaves become curved and deformed like an accordion.



Temperature: Miltonia prefers warmth; in winter the optimal temperature is around 20°C, with a night minimum of 15°C. Miltonia hybrids - the Miltoniopsis (Miltoniopsis hybr.) are kept in cool conditions at 15°C, and their winter minimum is 12 °C. Miltonia tolerates sudden temperature fluctuations very poorly, and drafts can be simply fatal for it.

Lighting: A bright location, preferably a west or east window, not shaded by trees outside. On a hot south-facing window shading from direct midday sun will be required.

Watering: Abundant during growth in spring and summer; the substrate should remain constantly moist. In winter watering is very limited, i.e. practically dry conditions.

Fertilizer: During growth, bud formation and flowering feed with a special orchid fertilizer.

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