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Miltonia regnellii

 
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Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Miltonia (mil-TOH-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: regnellii (reg-NEL-ee-eye) (Info)

Category:
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Monocromatico On Jun 3, 2004, Monocromatico from Rio de Janeiro
Brazil (Zone 11) wrote:

This brazilian epiphyte has the reputation of being an easy grower in warm conditions. It has medium to large flowers (up to 7.5 cm across), around 6 per inflorescence, with yellow petals and pink, wide labellum.

I have no experience nor knowledge about this species, though.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Spotswood, New Jersey



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