Species Orchid, Wedge-Shaped Miltonia
Miltoniacuneata

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Miltonia (mil-TOH-nee-uh)
Species: cuneata (kew-nee-AH-tuh)

Synonym:Anneliesia cuneata

Synonym:Miltonia speciosa

Synonym:Miltonia vellozoana

Synonym:Oncidium speciosum

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible