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Orchidaceae
Pansy's Place Orchid
Miltoniopsis vexillaria
Delicate thoughts and remembrance.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Miltoniopsis
- Native to
- Colombia, Ecuador
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Epiphytic Orchid
- Height
- 8-18 inches
- Sunlight
- Bright Indirect Light
- Soil
- Orchid bark mix
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- These orchids are called pansy orchids because their flat, open flowers resemble garden pansies.
- They are cool-growing orchids from cloud forests at elevations of 4,000-7,000 feet.
- The flowers often feature a dramatic 'waterfall' pattern of color radiating from the center.
- Each flower spike can carry three to seven large, fragrant blooms.
- They are more sensitive to heat than most commonly grown orchids and prefer daytime temps below 80°F.
Color meanings
0
Loving thoughts
1
Remembrance
2
Delicacy