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Miltonia species or hybrid

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Allan in Joburg, May 18, 2012.

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  1. May 18, 2012 #1
    Allan in Joburg

    Allan in Joburg New Member

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    I was given this as Miltonia moreliana. Now that it is in bloom, I have serious doubts about the correctness of the name.
    This because
    1. The plant is more robust, leaves darker green and the inter-pseudobulb rhizome much shorter than the species ( I have a plant of Miltonia moreliana)
    2. Every spike has 2 blooms whereas 1 bloom per spike is the norm for the species.
    3. In the species, the lip is wider than longer and flat where this plant's lip is longer than wider and not flat.

    I would appreciate any help or comments on my plant
    Thanks
    Miltonia Anne Warne plant small.JPG Miltonia Anne Warne flowers small.JPG
     
  2. May 18, 2012 #2
    Alexey

    Alexey Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Allan, I am not specialist in Miltonias. Hope someone can help you. Welcome to OI and welcome to share photos of your orchids. Interesting, what is in the collections of orchid growers in Johannesburg.
     
  3. May 18, 2012 #3
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I don't really grow miltonias either, but I agree it doesn't look quite right. It is a really good sized plant.

    And I second the welcome to OI.
     
  4. May 19, 2012 #4
    MiKa

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    I would say that this is Miltonia spectacilis var. moreliana. The differences you suggest lays within a species variiability. It could all depend on clone, locality, growing situation etc. IMO.