Miltonia clowesii (Lindl.) Lindl.

"Miltonia clowesii (Lindl.) Lindl. is native to Brazil. This species occurs in the Organ Mountains and colder mountain areas in the states of Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. In the state of Espírito Santo, they are found near Cachoeiro de Itapemirim at an altitude of around 800 m"

Miltonia clowesii Lindl., Sert. Orchid. t. 34.

Miltonia clowesii Lindl., Photo by Mauro Rosim

Miltonia clowesii Lindl., Photo by Barbara Haywood

A beautiful golden-yellow color form of the species.

Latinh Name: 

Miltonia clowesii Lindl.,  

Synonym:

Brassia clowesii (Lindl.) Lindl.

Miltonia clowesii var. lamarcheana É.Morren

Odontoglossum clowesii Lindl.

Oncidium clowesii (Lindl.) Rchb.f.

English Name:

Clowes' Miltonia (English Orchid Collector 1800's).

Description: 

With narrowly oblong-ovate, compressed pseudobulbs carrying 2, apical, linear-ligulate, subacute, yellow green leaves that blooms in the fall on a racemose, axillary from the base of the pseudobulb, slender, erect or arching, 60 cm long inflorescence that has 7 to 10 successively opening flowers.   

Distribution:

Brazil Southeast.

Ecological:

At elevations around 800 m as a large sized, cool to warm growing epiphyte. 

Flowering times:

Blooms in the fall.

Flower size:

7.5 cm.

Cultivation:

Climate: Intermediate Warm

Air Circulation: High

Light: Medium

Humidity: Medium

Fertilizer: Weekly.

Grow in intermediate conditions with moderate light during Summer, and more light during Winter. During the growing period, high humidity is essential for successful cultivation (which makes them not so easy to grow in a windowsill). The pot medium should not dry out completely when growing, but sufficient drainage is needed to avoid root rot. At all time mist the plants frequently, if possibly in the morning to mimic the morning dew of the natural habitat. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark.

Type:

Nov 1, 2014 Gardner [669], Brazil K000501863 syntype