Overview

Miltoniopsis is a plant with a perennial habit in the genus Miltoniopsis, part of the Orchidaceae family, with green foliage. Miltoniopsis grows best in full shade (with light), and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include indoor plant. It is native to Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru and Venezuela.

About

Miltoniopsis is a perennial orchid cultivar known for its green foliage. It thrives best as an indoor plant in a sheltered, south-facing position with full shade and some light. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist and acidic. It is hardy to UK zone H1a and is native to several Central and South American countries including Bolivia, Colombia, and Costa Rica. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and propagation is typically done through division or tissue culture.

About the genus

Miltoniopsis, abbreviated Mps. in horticultural trade, is a genus of orchids native to Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. This genus comprises 5 species.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Miltoniopsis

Sunlight

Full shade (with light)

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Miltoniopsis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Perennial

Foliage

Green

Suggested uses

Indoor plant

Native to

Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Venezuela

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Miltoniopsis

Propagation

Division, tissue culture

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, spider mites

Disease resistance

Susceptible to root rot

Frequently asked questions