Miltoniopsis are generally cool - intermediate cool growing (about 36 F/2.2 C - 85 F/29.4 C).
Mltnps are epiphytes. They come from rainforests that keep the tree trunks consistently moist. Hence, they don't like to dry out completely for too long.
You may use small grade bark or moss as a potting media. If you use moss, make sure you get special pots that are made especially for orchids, (the ones with lots of holes/slots on them), the roots still need to breathe. If using moss, allow it to dry to dampness, then water again. If using bark, allow the media to dry out completely for less than 1 day, then water again.
Grow in moderately bright indirect light.
Humidity can be about 50% - 90%.
Keep the pots as small as possible.
Flowers are large. They are anywhere around 2.5" (6.35 cm) - 3" (7.62 cm) across. Each spike has about 5 - 7 flowers.
Some hybrids are fragrant.
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