Since the light was very low indoor today, I decided to shoot on the gazebo.
Miltonia spectabilis v. moreliana 'Royalty' AM/AOS
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John M
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Thanks Lise. These photos are much better. I can tell you without any doubt at all now that this plant is in fact the 'Royalty' clone.
You are growing it too warm and not bright enough indoors, under lights. Every new growth should have at least one spike. My mother plant of this clone, which gets lots of bright light (about 60% shade), often makes two stems per growth.
Can you put it outside next summer? A place where it gets dappled sun and enough air movement to prevent overheating would be ideal. The cool temperatures overnight will bring up the colour intensity. Also, the form and the size will improve sharply.
You are growing it too warm and not bright enough indoors, under lights. Every new growth should have at least one spike. My mother plant of this clone, which gets lots of bright light (about 60% shade), often makes two stems per growth.
Can you put it outside next summer? A place where it gets dappled sun and enough air movement to prevent overheating would be ideal. The cool temperatures overnight will bring up the colour intensity. Also, the form and the size will improve sharply.
Thank you John. I am glad to know it is the real stuff!!
Yes, I will bring it outside next summer. Many thanks again!
Yes, I will bring it outside next summer. Many thanks again!
John M
Orchid Addict
You're welcome. By next year, we'll have forgotten about this; but, if you remember, please take photos of the blooming it gives you after being outside for the summer and post them in this thread as a follow-up. I think it will be a very good lesson for everyone to see the difference between your "under lights" produced flowers this year and the "outside" produced flowers next year. Thanks.
Good idea, John!
Maybe I should add it was under some T5 until now. I think I will grow it under my 1000 W HPS bulb this winter (if I find room for it... I think I will say goodbye to some Tolumnias and Cattleyas...)
Maybe I should add it was under some T5 until now. I think I will grow it under my 1000 W HPS bulb this winter (if I find room for it... I think I will say goodbye to some Tolumnias and Cattleyas...)
raymond
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very dark
