7 Tips for Growing and Reblooming Miltoniopsis || ORCHID CARE

In today's episode, I'll be giving a few tips on how to grow and rebloom miltoniopsis. There are some things to keep in mind about growing these awesome orchids. It's miltoniopsis season, so it's about time to review some key elements to making these plants live their best life.
References:
- Flowering of the Orchid Miltoniopsis Augres 'Trinity' is Influenced by Photoperiod and Temperature: wwwlib.teiep.g...
- Temperature and Photoperiod Regulate Flowering of Potted Miltoniopsis Orchids: journals.ashs....
- Gibberellic Acid and Benzyladenine Promote Early Flowering and Vegetative Growth of Miltoniopsis Orchid Hybrids: journals.ashs....
- AOS ORCHIDS Magazine Articles
- Miltoniopsis: A Historical Perspective by David Rosenfield, MD (Oct 2019 Issue)
- Miltoniopsis Breeding in Hawaii by Ivan Komoda (March 2001 Issue)
---
Growing Environment
Orange County, Southern California (USA)
Zone 10B: Subtropical/Hot-semi arid climate - hot, dry summers / mild winters with low to moderate rainfall
Average Summer Outdoor Temperatures: 63-83F
Average Winter Outdoor Temperatures: 48-70F
Average Rainfall: 13 inches/year
Indoor Temperatures: 65-85F
Indoor Humidity 40-60%
East/West facing windows
---
THINGS I USE:
- Self-watering pots: amzn.to/2Fl5lAm
- Sphagnum Moss: amzn.to/2FlqZVx
- Seedling Bark: amzn.to/2FjH8dH
- MSU Fertilizer for Well Water: amzn.to/2RfKTne
- Nutricote Slow Release Fertilizer: amzn.to/33kwQlI
- Seaweed Supplement: amzn.to/3ikIdR0
- Silica Supplement: amzn.to/2GLYS21
- Miticide for Spider Mites: amzn.to/2FlAIuO
- pH Meter: amzn.to/3dq5XS9
- TDS Meter: amzn.to/2IiHu5J
- Plant Moisture Sensor: amzn.to/370Bb16
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links provided I may receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting Attainable Green so I can continue to make awesome content for you to enjoy!
#orchids #orchidcare #miltoniopsis

[@Ian-pf2pw]

Up-potting is so underrated, I do that as well and the plants are always a lot less set back from a little decay than a harsh repotting.

[@AttainableGreen]

Definitely! Up-potting saves me from the headache and worry of an aggressive repot 🤣

[@elycesacrylicpouring2815]

Thank you! I thought you had to get all the media out? I'm new to growth orchids & I got scared that the old media would have pests. So I'd get everything cleaned, now I'm scared my Zygo isn't going to make it. I was too overzealous with her.. but the 2 new growths are getting bigger so maybe it might pull through?

[@catherineh8606]

Thank you! So many videos make miltoniopsis sound scary. I have some and live in Oregon. My only struggle is trying to keep the humidity right. But one currently has 3 spikes so must be doing something right.

[@AttainableGreen]

That's great! The Pacific NW is a great place to grow miltoniopsis. In the past, a lot of miltoniopsis breeders came from that area, so it sounds like you stumbled on the perfect climate/environment for these orchids 😀

[@elycesacrylicpouring2815]

I'd Love an update on your miltoniopsis.. there's not much info about them. Thank you for your knowledge

[@pilarsaldajeno3837]

My Miltoniopsis also has a flower spike! Maturity of bulb and increased photoperiod really made it bloom.

[@AttainableGreen]

Nice! Way to go 🎉

[@jennyh92]

Could someone please explain what the flower spike looks like vs new leaf growth? I'm currently loving my very first miltoniopsis (Keiko komodo) and it looks like it's doing great but I'm not sure what the flower spikes look like. I can't find any pictures online. Mine has a thin green spike with a head on it that resembles a sock puppet 😅 Thanks so much & great video!

[@AttainableGreen]

The new growth usually appears next to the mature pseudobulbs or right between the outermost leaf bracts. A flower spike comes out right next to the pseudobulb, in the interior space between the bulb and the innermost leaves. It’s a little hard to describe but I’ll try to do a video to show how it looks. It sounds like you have a flower spike emerging. 😁

[@lisascenic]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@leerobinson2697]

So informative, Thank you so much.

[@AttainableGreen]

Glad it was helpful for you! 😁

[@PC-zg3eo]

Great content!

[@AttainableGreen]

Thank you! 😊

[@Myrtuscommunis]

Very interesting! 👍 🙂

[@AttainableGreen]

Thanks! I hope it was helpful for you!

[@kathybasil2643]

This is the first time seeing your videos - but not my last! Really enjoyed it and found it very helpful. Do you answer questions or do you have another place (Facebook?) where we can post questions? Thank you❣️

[@AttainableGreen]

Thanks for stopping by my videos! You can send your questions to my email address: [e-mail]. Glad you’re enjoying the content 😁

[@kayte13]

I just bought a Miltoniopsis snd looks like it is in a peat media.should I repot in bark and moss?

[@AttainableGreen]

If the plant is still in bloom and everything looks good, you can repot when the flowers fade and the new growth begins. If the plant looks unhealthy, has flowers that last less than a day, or has lots of wrinkled bulbs, then it would be better to repot it. The media is not as important as the health of the plant overall and heavily disturbing the root system can cause some growth setback. If you can see new roots growing, that’s a good sign for a repot.

[@MattbyNature]

Great video! I have two Miltoniopsis and I'm so happy with them. One of them is turning into a real beast haha - might split it into several plants at some point

[@AttainableGreen]

Awesome! Love it when they get large cuz that usually means lots of blooms 😁

[@MattbyNature]

@@AttainableGreen it does! Mine has four spikes in the making and it tends to put everything on hold when one is in bloom which means a long blooming season haha

[@ratgirl44]

Where do you live that you can keep yours outside in a hot day? My mind is blown

[@AttainableGreen]

Haha I grow in Southern California. My Miltoniopsis can hang out outdoors for most of the year. I bring them indoors to enjoy the flowers and during 90-100F summer days. 😁

[@Daisy-md8so]

Hi can we grow Miltoniopsis in a terrarium?

[@AttainableGreen]

It may be difficult to grow Miltoniopsis in a terrarium unless it is a fairly large one. Miltoniopsis can take up a lot of room and space, so if you have a large terrarium, it may fit… a greenhouse or grow tent be a better fit.

[@Daisy-md8so]

@@AttainableGreen thank you very much for sharing your thoughts🖒

[@jessicavalencia1505]

I have tiny black spots/dots on the backside of leaves (but you can see it from the front too), I cut them alr. Did I do the right thing?

[@AttainableGreen]

If they were spreading, you can cut the leaves off. They are usually more unsightly than harmful in most cases, but it’s better to be safe than sorry! Hope it’s doing better now

[@kathybasil2643]

Wish I’d seen this before I repotted my new meltoniopsis from Trader Jose’s! It is SOO gorgeous so I hope I can do good by it! Thank you!

[@Kay-bj8sv]

Hi Jess. I have a Miltoniopsis whose new growth pseudobulb is close to maturing. The pseudobulb is not upto maximum full size, but it is growing roots. To be honest, the newest growth seems to have kind of 'stunted' because it's been the same size for a few months but it is growing roots now so I guess it's a good sign? Anyway, point is, how long after newest growth starts growing roots will it mature and bloom? I'm concerned that my new growth is a little bit behind in it's growth cycle and will only reach maximum size till summer and perhaps won't bloom because the conditions for it to bloom are ideal now in spring and summer will be too warm. Any ideas? Thank you in advance!

[@MattbyNature]

I've had my MIltoniopsis bloom in the middle of summer. The display is better in winter/spring but mine blooms whenever the newest bulb matures

[@Kay-bj8sv]

@@MattbyNature That's nice to hear. Thank you for your response! I would be more than happy to get mine to rebloom in summer even if it means less of a display :)

[@MattbyNature]

@@Kay-bj8sv that would be amazing! Love their fragrance, too!

[@AttainableGreen]

Some Miltoniopsis have different growth cycles so they don’t bloom strictly in the Mar-June season. They can bloom almost anytime once the new bulb matures. The flowers tend to be darker in saturation and last a little longer during spring/fall but they will still look lovely nonetheless. Happy growing! 😁

[@wandashaw3551]

OMG, I have killed 3 so far. :(

[@AttainableGreen]

It’s ok, I have killed my fair share too. I know some people grow them like annuals 😅

[@kayte13]

Very informative