Miltoniopsis Bert Field is a hybrid between Miltoniopsis Mulatto Queen and Miltoniopsis Woodlands. If you like red orchids, this Miltoniopsis is one of the nicest around. This hybrid has been awarded the Award of Merit from the American Orchid Society (AM / AOS).
Miltoniopsis Bert Field is a hybrid between Miltoniopsis Mulatto Queen and Miltoniopsis Woodlands. If you like red orchids, this Miltoniopsis is one of the nicest around. This hybrid has been awarded the Award of Merit from the American Orchid Society (AM / AOS).
IDENTIFY MILTONIOPSIS BERT FIELD ORCHID HYBRID
This hybrid blooms in the period from April to July, it is also possible to bloom in October. The flowering time is 4-6 weeks, but a longer flowering is possible if the orchid is kept in cooler conditions.
This plant has up to 6 flowers per peduncle. The flowers range from bright red to slightly darker, with touches of white and some yellow deep in the throat. The flowers are just stunningly beautiful. After flowering, the peduncle is removed, if necessary, the orchid is transplanted and kept relatively dry for some time, at a temperature not higher than 20 ° C. This is necessary to acclimatize the plant and to prevent wound rotting on the roots resulting from transplantation.
MILTONIOPSIS BERT FIELD ORCHID HYBRID CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Miltoniopsis Bert Field belongs to shade-loving orchids, therefore for its successful cultivation the intensity of illumination should be much lower than usual with orchids. Best of all, this hybrid feels on the eastern and relatively bright northern windows, or in the shade of other plants. With intense sun exposure, orchid leaves turn greenish-yellow to reddish in color.
Temperature:
This hybrid belongs to a moderate temperature regime. Day temperature at 20-24 ° C; Night temperature at 14-17 ° C; In the hot summer period, a short increase in the total temperature of the content up to 30 ° C is permissible. However, in order for the orchid to withstand the forced heat without problems, it is desirable to increase the humidity around the plant (for example, by frequent spraying its outer part) or to put the orchid into fresh air, preferably in the shade. For successful cultivation at home, it is very important that the night temperature of the content is always 5-6 ° C lower than the daily one.
Humidity:
This hybrid do not need high air humidity, 50-70% is considered an ideal indicator. Too dry air has a negative effect on the overall growth and development of the plant. The higher temperature, the higher the humidity should be, and the higher the humidity, the more often and longer it is necessary to ventilate the room where orchids are contained, otherwise the probability of rotting and leaves of various kinds of fungal diseases.
When the air temperature rises above 25 ° C, spraying the outside of the plant is recommended. However, it is highly undesirable to spray the plant in the evening, since in the evening the water evaporates badly and the accumulation of water in the grooves between the leaves can very quickly lead to their decay.
Substrate, growing media and repotting:
Miltoniopsis Bert Field is grown primarily in pots, therefore the substrate must be very breathable. The most recommended mixture: 60% of the bark of conifers, 20% peat, 15% foam, 5% quartz sand, 5 gr lime and 1 gr gypsum. Pots for planting need to choose small and narrow, since the root system of the plant is rather small and develops relatively slowly. If there is a lot of free space in the pot, the substrate will slowly dry out and the root system may start to rot. For, To prevent the orchid from falling, it is recommended to use heavy clay pots.
The roots of Miltoniopsis Bert Field are very sensitive to various kinds of salts, which regularly get into the substrate with irrigation water and fertilizer, therefore, it is recommended to replant this hybrid annually or at least once every two years. This is especially true for regions with solid water. The best time for transplanting is the period immediately after flowering and until the moment when new young shoots begin to grow their own roots. Transplantation in the summer is highly undesirable, as at high temperatures the orchid can get severe stress and die. When transplanting into a new pot, care must be taken to ensure that the shoots are not deeply buried, otherwise water will constantly fall into the sinuses between the leaves, which will inevitably lead to their rotting.
Watering:
One of the essential points in the care of this hybrid is its proper and timely watering. In the period from March to November, this hybrid needs frequent and abundant watering. The substrate between waterings should dry out relatively well, but not dry completely. This is especially important during the flowering period, since 100% over-drying of the substrate is fraught with drying out of the edges of flowers or their premature fading. In winter, watering orchids is somewhat reduced, and watering the orchid at this time is necessary only when the substrate dries out completely. Excess water during irrigation should flow freely from the pot, since stagnation of water both inside the pot and in its pan can very quickly lead to rotting of the roots and the lower part of the plant.
Fertilizer:
During the period of new growth fertilize this hybrid no more than once a month and a maximum of 1/2 (preferably 1/4) of the fertilizer concentration, indicated on the package. Dilute fertilizer preferably in distilled water. To prevent salinization of the substrate, it is strongly recommended that it is washed well every six months.
Rest period:
Miltoniopsis Bert Field does not need a rest period to stimulate flowering, nor in winter. However, closer to the time of maturation of new shoots, i.e. when they reach the size of old pseudobulbs, it is strongly recommended not to allow the total temperature of the content to exceed 24 ° C. If it is impossible to achieve this at home, it is best to keep the plant outdoors in the summer: on the balcony or in the garden.
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