MTDM. ISSAKU NAGATA 'EMI'

[nagal1]

I've had this orchid several months and it is now blooming. Red flowers. I can't find any info on 'Emi'. Can anyone tell me if this is a correct name or if it might be a spelling error.

[cb977]

I looked in Orchidwiz and found Mtdm. Issaku Nagata but not the "Emi". Just means that particular one has not been awarded...yet

Cultivation:
30%-60% humidity. Water frequently if plant has thin roots, less frequently for thicker roots. Water just as medium starts to dry; Water more heavily during active growth. Commonly grown in pots. Fertilize twice monthly. Common media: fir bark.

Onc. Issaku Nagata is composed of species of which 50% take medium light and 50% take high light. Grow this hybrid in dappled light to bright indirect light conditions.

Onc. Issaku Nagata is composed of species of which 100% take cool temperatures, 100% take intermediate temperatures and 100% take hot temperatures. Grow this hybrid in cool to hot conditions, or 58°F to 85°F at night.

[orcdfrk]

I have that one but its 'R. L. Hammer' and its in spike right now. Been a long time coming too.

[Ironwood]

There is also an 'Eric' variation.

[Bolero]

Emi is just the name a grower has given that particular variety of that hybrid.

I have to say also that it would probably take temps cooler than 58F. I know that certain software gives those temps as a guide but I would even think it could go well down into the 40's without any problems.

;-)

[Ray]

Ah..but the question isn't "can" it take the 40's, but "should" it! (I do agree that 58 is probably too warm for a minimum.)

Some plants are far more tolerant of temperature conditions than others, but that doesn't necessarily mean they should be allowed to see the extremes on a regular basis, and a lot depends on how you're growing it.

I have this plant growing in s/h culture, and never let it see below 55°, but I think the added evaporative cooling of the medium adds to the temperature reduction at the roots.

By the way...this is now an oncidium, as the Miltonia fuscata was reclassified.

[nagal1]

Thanks for the info.I love the way it looks. My house is not usually below 65 so I hope it grows okay. It looks good now but I've only had it a few months so time will tell.

[Bolero]

I would think 50F would be ok, but should it go below that? Probably not but I grow a few below that temp as I grow everything outside except for a few choice plants.

I guess it will tolerate lower provided it's kept drier during winter. But higher would be preferable.

Good point!!!