intermediatecommonMiltonia
Clowes' Miltonia
Miltonia clowesii
Tall sprays of chestnut-and-gold star-shaped flowers with violet lip.
Bloomsbrownyellowpurple
Sign in to addWatermedium
Water weekly
Lightmedium
Medium light
Foodmedium
Feed biweekly
Temp
60-80°F
Humidity
60-80%
Origin
Brazil
About Clowes' Miltonia
Researching Clowes' Miltonia…
Care guide
Potting medium
Fine bark or sphagnum; they like consistent moisture.
Repotting
Annually — fresh medium = happy roots.
Bloom season
Spring and again in autumn.
Bloom longevity
4–6 weeks; many are fragrant.
Growth habit
Sympodial with thin pseudobulbs and pale-green leaves.
Propagation
Division of clumps.
Pests & prevention
Spider mites — Miltonias are prime targets in dry air.
Signs of trouble
- ●Accordion-pleated leaves → uneven watering during new growth (the classic Miltonia tell)
- ●Reddish leaves → too much light
Grower's tips
- ★Keep humidity above 60% and never let pseudobulbs shrivel.
- ★Pale yellow-green is the right leaf color — dark green means not enough light.
