Miltonia Sunset - new arrival

[Costas]

I bought this plant 4 days ago because I liked the gorgeous blooms and long upright leaves. It had one stem with 2 open flowers about 3.5 x 3.5 inch and 2 buds, and a second stem with 3 buds.





Having got it home I noticed the black spots on the underside of a few leaves - looks like fungal damage and do not see insects - have sprayed with a systemic fungicide/bug killer just in case.



This morning I noticed another bud had opened so had to get the camera out again because I was surprised to see it had green along the middle of 3 petals - on the back of the flower, which adds to the charm even if the green does seem to fade as the flowers age.



The plant is trying to climb out of its pot so will need a larger pot once its finished flowering. It has 11 bulbs and is in a 4 inch pot - any thoughts if that would be sensible ?

[Sheryl]

Gorgeous flower!

[Dorsetman]

This hybrid does very well in SH, using well washed Perlite as the "compost" and standing in water/feed mix 24/7. I have several plants now up to three flowering growths, and with as many as 6 flowers per growth. Quite long lasting flowers too. I'll post some pics if I get a few minutes available ( I have been occupied almost every spare minute for the last several weeks rebuilding the main bench in my greenhouse, replacing wooden trestles with brick walls to support the weight of the plants , and am now ¾ of the way through. Will be glad when its over ! ).

[Chris in Hamilton]

Great colour combination!

[Costas]

This hybrid does very well in SH, using well washed Perlite as the "compost" and standing in water/feed mix 24/7. I have several plants now up to three flowering growths, and with as many as 6 flowers per growth. Quite long lasting flowers too. I'll post some pics if I get a few minutes available ( I have been occupied almost every spare minute for the last several weeks rebuilding the main bench in my greenhouse, replacing wooden trestles with brick walls to support the weight of the plants , and am now ¾ of the way through. Will be glad when its over ! ).

Thank you for the advice, when I come to repot, I will split the plant (seems to have a natural looking division as if it were 2 plants in one pot) and grow half in SH - would love to see your pictures of it growing this way.

[JDT]

Beautiful colors, good reason to purchase!

[78Terp]

It's a beauty!

[john lapointe]

What a beauty, had been searching for it about 1/2 year, found it in Poland, on the way, hopefully mine will be as beautiful as youre

[Costas]

Hope it arrives safely for you John, I'm sure you will enjoy your new plant as much as I do mine.