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02-14-2008, 12:44 AM
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Cultural info needed for Milt. X Bllra.!!!!
I just got Milt. Maui Titan X Bllra. Tahoma Glacier 'Kitty Kat' for Valentine's Day, and I'm not sure what sort of cultural requirements this plant requires, as I have never grown one. It has lovely purple-spotted flowers, and the Miltonia influence is prominent... I'll be sure to post pictures tomorrow! I surely would love to be successful with this orchid, and I want to make it extremely happy (if only for my enjoyment... hehe!). The leaves are quite thin, so I'm assuming it doesn't like a ton of light. Temperature wise, should I keep it on the cooler side? Does it require a cool, dry rest period to flower??? Any info will be treasured! Thanks!!!! (on behalf of my new baby!)
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02-14-2008, 10:01 AM
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Milt. is for Miltonia and Bllra (Beallara) is Brassia x Cochlioda x Miltonia x Odontoglossum.
Not sure about growing conditions. Perhaps looking up Beallara might help? I happen to have a copy of the Hybrid Abbreviations.
My instinct would be medium light, keep slightly moist, and I would guess to be 55 degrees or better nights, and about 10 degrees warmer for day temps.
This is only what I would shoot for.....and that at best is a stab in the dark. Anyone else know?
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02-14-2008, 10:36 AM
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Awesome bloom ! 
Check it out under - Parkside Orchid Nursery under Tom's Blooming Specials
(I can't seem to attach the link of the photo itself  )
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02-14-2008, 11:48 AM
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Here is the OB's Care Sheet for Miltonia - http://www.orchidboard.com/orchid-cu...sheet-miltonia
and for Beallara - Beallara Care Orchid
Check out this archive thread also - Beallara Care questions
I hope this helps 
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02-14-2008, 12:38 PM
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If it has Miltonia in it... it probably likes to stay on the moist, humid side..... but that's just my guess  |
02-14-2008, 01:10 PM
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Ok so here are the pictures! They really captured how breathtaking the blooms appear in person! It has a light, rosy, organic scent, too!
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02-14-2008, 01:50 PM
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That's a lovely plant Elliot. Nice gift!
I have a Brlla. that I'm growing intermediate and it seems very happy. I think because your plant has a double dose of Miltonia in it's background I'd try growing it cool-intermediate. Maybe start with intermedate and if it starts looking stressed back off on the temp a little.
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02-14-2008, 06:14 PM
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Like I said .. awesome blooms  
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02-14-2008, 06:53 PM
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Roots are good
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Beallara I know well, Miltonia I can kill in a minute!. Not sure on your blend, but if Bllra is a strong partner I'd say you want strong light ( up to full sun) and lots of water while growing or in spike. Mine has spiked and bloomed at least 5 times since Jan 2007! These guys can be a definite show when they choose to and it looks like you have a real champ on your hands.
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