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Miltonia bluntii (Miltonia Orchid)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001250



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Orchidales
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Miltonia
Species: Miltonia bluntii
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
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Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
  • Autumn / Fall
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Hanging Basket
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Wildflower Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Acidic / Peaty
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Violet
  • White
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
  • Rhizomes
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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  brombear (1128)
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  brombear (1128) wrote on Jan 16 2010
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An epiphytic orchid confined to Brazil. It is a naturally occuring hybrid between M. clowesii and M. spectabilis. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs or in pots up to about 8" diameter. Pseudobulbs grow off elongated rhizomes so if grown in pots,use pots that allow for rhizome spread. Use a mix of peat with coarse sand, charcoal and perlite. Ensure high humidity, good drainage, and good ventilation to foliage and roots. Allow for winter rest period but takes a reasonable amount of water in the growing season. Feed with fish emulsion fertiliser at 1/4 strength whilst growing. If grown epiphytically, can use old stocking, wire mesh or permeable fabric to affix to growing medium while roots establish. Flower stalks may need to be staked.

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