| Miltonia orchids are also referred to as pansy orchids | | | | growth. The ideal type is nitrogenous fertilizer at |
| because their open flowers closely resemble pansies. | | | | half-strength. |
| They are very fragrant, but a little more difficult to | | | | Lighting |
| grow than other species of orchids. This article will | | | | You should make sure your miltonia orchids get a lot |
| give you a few tips for growing miltonia orchids. | | | | of bright, indirect light. The best way to tell if they |
| Temperature | | | | are getting proper lighting is by looking at the color of |
| Miltonia orchids require the temperature to be | | | | the leaves. The leaves on miltonia orchids should be |
| intermediate to warm. During the day, the ideal | | | | light green. If they are dark green, you need to give |
| temperature is somewhere between 70 and 85 | | | | them more light. You should decrease lighting if the |
| degrees. At night, the temperature should be 55 to | | | | leaves are reddish green or yellowish. |
| 65. | | | | Pests |
| Humidity | | | | There are a few pests that are troublesome for |
| You should always make sure your miltonia orchids | | | | miltonia orchids. They include spider mites, scale, and |
| get plenty of moist air. The humidity should be | | | | aphids. Using neem oil is one of the most efficient |
| between 55 and 65 percent. If the temperature and | | | | ways to control these pests. |
| lighting around the miltonia orchids rises, you also | | | | These are a few tips for growing miltonia orchids. |
| need to increase the humidity. This will reduce the | | | | Make sure you give them the proper temperature |
| stress on the plants. | | | | and lighting so that they can grow well. These orchids |
| Fertilizer | | | | also require a humidity level between 55 and 65 |
| Miltonia orchids need fertilizer on a regular basis. You | | | | percent. You also need to give them fertilizer every |
| should give them fertilizer approximately every 20 | | | | 20 days or so. |
| days, especially when there is development of new | | | | |