Light:

Full to partial sun. These orchids need some direct sunlight to flower. A south, southeast or southwest window is best where they can be placed in direct sun for part of the day and in good light for the remainder of the day.

Temperature:

Maintain temperature above 50° and if possible give a 10° to 15° differential between day and night.

Humidity:

Preferably 50% or higher.

Watering:

Allow the potting media (sphagnum moss) to get to a state of almost dryness. Feel into the media, there should be a little moisture left, then thoroughly saturate. Sphagnum moss needs to be watered several times to ensure complete saturation.

Fertilizer:

They are light feeders. Fertilize at a rate of ¼ tsp. of a balanced fertilizer (such as 7-9-5 or 10-10-10) once a month when in active growth. Once roots and foliage have stopped growing, discontinue

Pruning:

Little or no pruning is needed. Old flower stems can be removed once flowering has finished.

Not many problems with insects. Foliar disease can be a problem under high humidity and stagnant air. Over watering can cause root disease

Comments:

Miltassia orchids are easy to grow and flower as long as they are watered accurately and they get the proper amount of light, that is, some direct sun. They make two growths a year under good conditions and flowering occurs just as the growth is maturing.