How to care for Miltoniopsis orchids - basic growing tips!

How to grow Miltoniopsis orchids. I bought two Miltoniopsis orchids at the same time and learned some PAINFUL lessons about their care! One thrived and one....well...it didn't!
Once you get it right though - they're a doddle!
Basic Miltoniopsis orchid care information and growing tips.
The orchids in this video are:
Miltoniopsis Kelly 'Spangled Banner'
Miltoniopsis Banana Fandango
Miltoniopsis Bert Fields 'Leash'
You can watch my other Miltoniopsis videos here: • MILTONIOPSIS ORCHIDS

[@1Brengun]

Lucky I got on to your Miltoniopsis video. I have one coming tomorrow and it still gets below 10c for the next couple of early spring weeks so it will come inside at night with the baby paphs. I live in Maryborough so on hot summer days it might need to come inside to the bathroom for a few hours. Thanks!

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching! I keep mine inside all year now - just easier for me!

[@sue5061]

glad to find an Australia video on orchids not too many around

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for finding me!

[@juliadandy6019]

I lost one a few years ago, but now have haf success with other orchids, so ready to try again 🙏 Thank you for the video!

[@helloplantlovers]

Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@catherinebarriere-savy8126]

Merci pour ces informations.J'adore les miltoniopsis. Il est difficile de trouver à l'achat une plante qui n'est pas déjà les pseudobulbes abîmés . L'été je mets des pots en verre d'eau à côté des orchidées pour plus d'humidité de l'air. Merci pour votre travail.👏👋👍🌹

[@helloplantlovers]

Merci d'avoir regardé !

[@aratipanigrahi9399]

Great collection sir

[@helloplantlovers]

Thank you!

[@EnchantedEarthSounds]

perfect, this is what i needed to know

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@napaw4239]

I'm so glad I found your channel! You made me want to try Miltoniopsis again after losing 4 this summer (we had 4-5 consecutive days of extreme heat this year in Sydney).

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching - and oh no!!! Yes - I don't feel they're lovers of high temps + high humidity!

[@LS-fl1ud]

Wonderfully informative video. It was great to watch. Thank You for posting this.

[@helloplantlovers]

Thank you for watching!

[@kellykittinger5969]

I have a Bert Field on it's way to me now lol so I'm glad I watched this . I didn't realize until after I ordered it how difficult some people find them to be and I'm in southern California so I hope it's not too hot for it lol thank you for posting .

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching! It can get hot here too in summer - just keep them in the coolest spot you can and plenty of humidity. I splosh water about on the floor where they are outside undercover on particularly hot days. Or keep it indoors. Good luck!

[@elycesacrylicpouring2815]

When I purchased my first miltoniopsis, she was a no i.d. So thank you because we have the same Orchid, I had no idea what her name was. Kelly Spangled Banner. When I bought her she had 2 flower spikes now in my care she has 7! I'm freaking out 🤗 I'm new to Orchid growing but I'm keeping my Zygo and Miltoniopsis together. From what I've researched they like the same conditions... Cool nights, humidity, never let dry out. I have 3 newer growths on my Zygo so I really hope I can get her to bloom for me as well. Those first 2 spikes on my miltoniopsis are starting to open, ucan't wait to she's in full bloom the show will be breathtaking. I'm hovering over her like a helicopter everyday to see what's progressed. (Any one else a hover-parent)? Haha 😆 But thank you for your knowledge also I'm a new subscriber

[@helloplantlovers]

Oh how fantastic!!!! Miltoniopsis can sure be vigorous if they're happy! I've found Zygo's can take slightly colder temps so mine are outside all year whilst the Miltoniopsis are inside for winter. Good luck...I'm sensing you're hooked!

[@raincoat21]

Thanks for the information! Very helpful!

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@robynnola]

Thank you 😄 I love these orchids so much!

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@annatoporkova3467]

Great video, thank you!

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Fz58]

what a lovely presentation. thank you for your work

[@helloplantlovers]

Thank you for watching!

[@jacolynsorchids1361948friends]

Thank you subscribed as I just got one and put it in a small terra cotta pot like your ideas Carolyn

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@jacolynsorchids1361948friends]

@@helloplantlovers Thanks

[@PaNdeM0niuM]

Thank-you for this. I have never had any luck with Miltoniopsis

[@helloplantlovers]

If you can get the light and temp right you're set! Bright indirect light, cooler nighttime temperatures and no extreme daytime heat.

[@PaNdeM0niuM]

@@helloplantlovers i kept my Miltoniopsis outside under cover and it still died during the Sydney winter. So next time i will keep it indoors. Maybe in the bathroom or kitchen

[@helloplantlovers]

@@PaNdeM0niuM Yes - just one really cold night will seal it's fate! And in winter not too much water either.

[@quoc0dile]

Mine has those yellow/brown concentric spots too. I wasn't sure if it was sunburn or rot. Glad it's sunburn... that i can fix easily compared than rot.

[@helloplantlovers]

Yes! Very sensitive to sun....AND cold! Mine have similar burns from being in the chilly outdoors for too long last winter!

[@Peterrdee]

I really want one, I live in Canada Vancouver and it’s hard to find good orchids around here I will check the flower shops more I keep my room at 20c for my cattleyas but also 17c for my phalanopsis for they can bloom

[@helloplantlovers]

Good luck finding one - your environment sounds perfect for them!

[@ingaberg5159]

Hi, Matthew! I discovered your channel recently and I love it! Thank you! Quick question. I have my Miltoniopsis on the window sill of my cold bathroom. Now, it's winter in Canada, the temperature is 11-15 C and humidity is 60-90%. Should I water it?

[@helloplantlovers]

Hi there - thanks for finding me! Yes absolutely! Miltoniopsis don’t like to dry out. So saying, ease up the watering in winter - don’t keep it damp. About once a week should suffice - depends upon your conditions though - good luck!

[@ingaberg5159]

Thank you!

[@scourt8578]

Thanks again! I've been looking at adding a Miltoniopsis but was worried about the cold -- have you considered trying phragmipediums or paphiopedilums too? I've seen some people claim to grow them outdoors down to 2'C in winter and up to 40'C in summer!

[@helloplantlovers]

Yes! I do have paphiopedilums and in fact bought TWO identical ones so I could try one outside all winter and one inside. The inside one flourished and bloomed, the outside one didn't die but certainly didn't flourish and didn't bloom. So I've bought that one inside and it looks much happier! And as long as they're in shade I've found them able to deal with 40oC+ too! I do put them outside in summer in quite deep shade - and I did make a video about the experiment! M

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

Mine get orange rot so easily, wish I could figure this plant out.

[@helloplantlovers]

Fabulous if you can get them to thrive!

[@vincchou]

Your orchid needs more water. It has accordion like leaves

[@maureenhauser9423]

Thank you very good information. I live in gatton qld does that care also apply here have you got any zygos if so can you do care video for them thanks

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching! Not sure about your climate - they do like a cooler winter so I'd try and find a spot that was cooler for them....and protection from summer heat & humidity. So saying mine are happy with Melbourne's summer heat! (Outside, undercover and filtered light.)

[@helloplantlovers]

...and I just made a Zygo rescue vid!

[@karlaperez3035]

I love terra cotta pots too. How often do you water them?

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching! Really depends upon what's in them and the season. Everything dries out much faster in summer. Good rule of thumb is either to feel the weight of the pot to gauge how dry it it or stick your finger in the medium and see how dry it is. Some things like to dry out completely before being watered, others need to never dry out.

[@angelicaveitch8526]

I’ve been worrying about mine because it’s leaves are accordioning but I see yours is too. I’m watering it a lot so I don’t think mine are dehydrated

[@helloplantlovers]

It happens....as long as you're giving it enough water I wouldn't worry.

[@heathersgoinnuts]

How do you keep the terrocotta pots clean? What do you use to clean them?

[@helloplantlovers]

Hi there - I don't. They just do their thing. I do scrub old ones before I reuse them with soapy water but I like the patina of age on them.

[@korinaslack-smith2992]

Hi I'm in Sydney i would like to know how often you are watering the Miltoniopsis in the terracotta pots do you leave a saucer of water under the pot, I know terracotta is so wicking so can dry out very quickly .

[@helloplantlovers]

It does dry out quickly and that can be a problem as I might not be as diligent as I need to be with my Miltoniopsis; hence concertina leaves! Yes I have saucers and I try to water every three days in summer if it’s warm.

[@korinaslack-smith2992]

@@helloplantlovers Thank you for your reply I appreciate it i have just added these to my collection so i hope i don't kill them. I like Terracotta like you i wish i could paint and decorate them but no you cant .I watered mine yesterday and repotted yesterday when i got them in a mix of small bark perlite and charcoal and moss mixed in and today they were dry so looks kike i have to water daily it has been very hot in Sydney

[@dancealiasable]

I've been struggling with these guy's tho i do grow all my orchids in leca semi hydro. One of these days im going to get it right lol

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching - yes! Have you tried a bark based medium?

[@dancealiasable]

@@helloplantlovers i prefer semi hydro as it clean set up for me, bark is to messy lol

[@sunsetvibes556]

How'd you clean the dust of the leaves of these orchids Miltoniopsis? thank you 😊 philapnenos orchids u just wipe them down but these are different

[@helloplantlovers]

I put mine under the cool shower on warm days!

[@sunsetvibes556]

@helloplantlovers Thank you very much 😊 will do ! and thank you for this video it was helpful 🙏🌸

[@Daisy-md8so]

Hi can we grow Miltoniopsis in a terrarium in hot climates?

[@helloplantlovers]

Oh....I couldn't answer that I'm afraid. They are a cool grower that need plenty of air movement, so I'd hazard a guess no. However if you can keep the temps down and if you've had success with other oncidium/miltonia type orchids in a terrarium than give it go! Good luck!

[@Daisy-md8so]

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

[@erich9779]

I heard it was hard before I brought it LOL

[@erich9779]

FIRST PLANT TOO

[@helloplantlovers]

@@erich9779 Thanks for watching and good luck - not that tricky! Just keep it cool - not cold!!

[@monicacavarzere6254]

Scusi per info..ma si coltiva come il cymbidium? Grazie di cuore

[@helloplantlovers]

No, per niente nel mio clima. I Cymbidium stanno fuori tutto l'anno, i Miltoniopsis dentro tutto l'anno!