Overview
x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Miltonidium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset' is a cultivar of the Miltonidium genus, which belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This evergreen plant has a columnar upright habit and is best grown in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspect. Suitable for cultivation as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, it is of interest during the spring and summer seasons. This cultivar requires moist but well-drained soil and is hardy to UK zone H1a.
About the genus
× Miltonidium, abbreviated as Mtdm. in the horticultural trade, is the nothogenus for hybrids between the orchid genera Miltonia and Oncidium. An example is Miltonidium Purple Sunset, which is a hybrid of Miltonia Victoria and Oncidium hastilabium.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Miltonidium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset'
- Propagation
- By seed in controlled environments, by separating offsets in spring
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, aphids, scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset'?
x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset' need?
x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset' hardy in the UK?
x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate x Miltonidium Summer Fantasy gx 'Waikiki Sunset'?
By seed in controlled environments, by separating offsets in spring.
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