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Miltoniopsis Vs. Miltonias
Hi All, I have encountered a bad situation in Florida. I do about
20-25 shows per year here in Florida. I have some really nice Brazilian Miltonias which grow like weeds and bloom profusely. When I tell a potential customer they are Brazilian Miltonias they say "oh they like cold weather-- I kill them" & won't buy them. The reason for this is: unscrupulous vendors have sold Miltoniopsis as Miltonias to so many people that the word Miltonia is poison in Florida. I have heard the aforementioned vendors tell people "these are made with warmth tolerant species". THERE ARE NO WARMTH TOLORANT MILTONIOPSIS. They grow high in the mountains of Columbia, whereas most Miltonias grow at sea level in Brazil. I know -- some will say they can grow Miltoniopsis in Florida -- so can I, but it is hard work-- if they are outside from June to October -- they will die!! Wet pads or air conditioning will keep them alive but the average hobbyist will kill them. Moral of the story is if you see them for sale in Florida tell the crook (oops I mean vendor)G to tell the people the truth or at least stop calling them Miltonias! Good Growing, Bill |
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Part of the problem comes from the fact that the two were grouped under the
same genus for years - miltonia. Are miltonia and miltoniopsis compatible for breeding? -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "William Hill" wrote in message om... Hi All, I have encountered a bad situation in Florida. I do about 20-25 shows per year here in Florida. I have some really nice Brazilian Miltonias which grow like weeds and bloom profusely. When I tell a potential customer they are Brazilian Miltonias they say "oh they like cold weather-- I kill them" & won't buy them. The reason for this is: unscrupulous vendors have sold Miltoniopsis as Miltonias to so many people that the word Miltonia is poison in Florida. I have heard the aforementioned vendors tell people "these are made with warmth tolerant species". THERE ARE NO WARMTH TOLORANT MILTONIOPSIS. They grow high in the mountains of Columbia, whereas most Miltonias grow at sea level in Brazil. I know -- some will say they can grow Miltoniopsis in Florida -- so can I, but it is hard work-- if they are outside from June to October -- they will die!! Wet pads or air conditioning will keep them alive but the average hobbyist will kill them. Moral of the story is if you see them for sale in Florida tell the crook (oops I mean vendor)G to tell the people the truth or at least stop calling them Miltonias! Good Growing, Bill |
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Part of the problem comes from the fact that the two were grouped under the
same genus for years - miltonia. Are miltonia and miltoniopsis compatible for breeding? -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "William Hill" wrote in message om... Hi All, I have encountered a bad situation in Florida. I do about 20-25 shows per year here in Florida. I have some really nice Brazilian Miltonias which grow like weeds and bloom profusely. When I tell a potential customer they are Brazilian Miltonias they say "oh they like cold weather-- I kill them" & won't buy them. The reason for this is: unscrupulous vendors have sold Miltoniopsis as Miltonias to so many people that the word Miltonia is poison in Florida. I have heard the aforementioned vendors tell people "these are made with warmth tolerant species". THERE ARE NO WARMTH TOLORANT MILTONIOPSIS. They grow high in the mountains of Columbia, whereas most Miltonias grow at sea level in Brazil. I know -- some will say they can grow Miltoniopsis in Florida -- so can I, but it is hard work-- if they are outside from June to October -- they will die!! Wet pads or air conditioning will keep them alive but the average hobbyist will kill them. Moral of the story is if you see them for sale in Florida tell the crook (oops I mean vendor)G to tell the people the truth or at least stop calling them Miltonias! Good Growing, Bill |
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