Color:

Miltonia Orchid

Miltonia spectabilis

Perennial

Orchid Family

Pansy orchids with flat, colorful blooms resembling pansies. Sweet fragrance. Velvety petals. Also called pansy orchid. More delicate than Phalaenopsis but stunning.

Bloom Season

Summer, Fall

Habitat

Tropical

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Perfect For

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Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 14 to 21 days

when properly cared for

Mist regularly but avoid getting water on blooms

Keep away from direct sunlight

Change water weekly

Can last weeks with proper care

Long-lasting - 14-21 days

Cool to moderate temperatures

High humidity

Regular misting

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Varies by type - some sweet, some citrusy, many have no scent

Fun Facts

There are over 25,000 species of orchids

Vanilla comes from an orchid species

Orchids can live for over 100 years

Some orchids mimic insects to attract pollinators

Origin & History

Native to Tropical worldwide

Orchids are found on every continent except Antarctica. Ancient Greeks named them "orchis" meaning testicle, due to their root shape. Victorian England experienced "orchid mania" with collectors risking their lives to find rare species in jungles.