Species Orchid, Miltonia
Miltoniaclowesii

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Miltonia (mil-TOH-nee-uh)
Species: clowesii (klow-ES-ee-eye)

Synonym:Brassia clowesii

Synonym:Odontoglossum clowesii

Synonym:Oncidium clowesii

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Medium Purple
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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