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Miltoniopsis vexillaria is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Miltoniopsis.
Description[]
Plant blooms in spring with four to nine 7.5 to 10 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant is found at the edge of wet montane forest in Colombia and N. Ecuador at elevations of 1000-2200 meters.
Varieties[]
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Miltoniopsis vexillaria var. alba | Sepals and petals are white. Lip is white with yellow center. |
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Miltoniopsis vexillaria var. lambauenana | Sepals and petals are white. Lip is white. |
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Miltoniopsis vexillaria var. leucoglossa | Seals and petals are pink. Lip is white. |
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Miltoniopsis vexillaria variant | Sepals are pink and petals are white. Lip is light pink. |
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Miltoniopsis vexillaria variant | Sepals and petals are pink. Lip is light pink. |
Culture[]
Plants are grown in moderate light with intermediate to warm temperatures. They require a humidity range of 50 to 90%. During hot summers water the plant daily. As winter approaches, keep the plant media moist but not damp. In the winter reduce watering but do not let the mix dryout. Pot the plant in a well drain mix such as fine fir bark with perlite.
Naming[]
Common name: The Flag-Like Miltonopsis
Synonyms[]
- Miltonia vexillaria [Rchb.f]Nicholson 1884 - 88
- Odontoglossum vexillarium Rchb.f 1867