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Miltonias are a very worth while plant to grow for any collector and an extremely good plant for a beginner as they are a very good house plant and are one of the very few true indoor orchids. Miltonias have developed a bad reputation with many growers as they have not had experience with the better forms of Miltonias and have therefore not learned to enjoy these lovely plants.

Miltonia hybrids are created like all new orchids hybrids from crossing to varieties together to collect seed. Unfortunately with Miltonias selecting a good seedling is like getting the jackpot on a poker machine, the chances of getting a good grower is very slim. Seedling Miltonias should be left to growers with ideal growing conditions. Purchases for beginners should be of proven and hardy varieties that have stood the test of time. The following types represent the hybrids that are sold world wide as commercial Miltonias for indoor conditions. The plants are rated from 1 to 5 for their hardiness and free flowering ability. It must be remembered that all the varieties below are very good performers and even those rated as a 1 are still very good plants but not as suited to the beginner. Those plants rated a 5 are top performers. Those rated a 1 are still good but may be a little temperamental.

Code	Name	Rating
159	Milt Red Tide '159' 3 to 5, 9 to 10cm flowers on medium spikes, multispiking habit	5
161	Milt Red Woodham '161' 4 to 6, 10 to 12cm flowers on medium spikes, multispiking habit	5
175	Milt (Breman x Lilac Time) 4 to 8, 8cm flowers in profusion on medium spikes, multispiking habit	3
190	Milt Hurricane Ridge Silvia 3 to 6, 9 to 10cm flowers on medium spikes, multispiking habit	3
193	Milt Herranhasen x Alex Dumas 3 to 6, 8 to 10cm flowers on medium spikes, multispiking habit	5
196	Milt Zorrow 'Yellow Delight' 3 to 6, 8cm pale yellow flowers late in the season Spike yield low	1
306	Milt Santa Barbara 'Rainbow Swirl' 3 to 6, 10cm flowers on tall spikes, multispiking habit	3
323	Milt Lyaceana 'Stamperland' 3 to 6, 10 to 12cm flowers on tall spikes, multispiking habit	5
325	Milt Bealls 'Strawberry Joy' 325 3 to 5, 8 to 10cm flowers on tall spikes, multispiking habit	3
326	Milt Beall's 'Strawberry Joy' 326 4 to 7, 8cm flowers on short spikes, multispiking habit	3
330	Milt Bealls 'Strawberry Joy' 330 4 to 7, 8cm flowers on medium spikes, multispiking habit	3
331	Milt Alderwood x Shilshole Bay 3 to 6, 8cm flowers on medium spikes, multispiking habit	3
337	Milt Saffron Surprise 'Sunburst' 3 to 5, pale yellow 8cm flowers, spike yield low	1
356	Milt (Red Tide x Mem Ida Seigal) 2 to 3, 10 to 11cm flowers on tall stems multispiking habit	3
359	Milt Leo holguin 'Robust' 2 to 4, huge 12cm + flowers on short stems 1 to 2 spikes per bulb	5
368	Milt Gordon Hoyt 'Dolores' 3 to 6, 10cm flowers, multispiking habit	2
369	Milt Melisa Baker 'Independence Day' 3 to 6, 7cm flowers on compact growth, multispiking habit	2
374	Milt Fire Water 'Red Butterfly' 2 to 4, 10cm flowers on tall spikes, multispiking habit	3
382	Milt Red Knight 'The King' 2 to 4, huge 12cm+ flowers on short spikes 1 to 2 spikes per bulb	4
384	Milt Saint Hellier 'Red Gem' 4 to 6, 6 to 7cm flowers on short spikes, multispiking habit	4
387	Milt St Hellier 'Pink Delight' 4 to 6, 6 to 7cm flowers on short spikes, multispiking habit	2
388	Milt Augres 'Trinity' 3 to 6, 8cm flowers on tall spikes, multispiking habit	3
389	Milt Robert Strauss 'White flag' 3 to 4, 9 to 10cm flowers on medium spikes 1 to 2 spikes per bulb	4
391	Milt Jersey 'Sweet Candy' 2 to 4, 9 to 10 to 12cm flowers on medium spikes 1 to 2 spikes per bulb	3

Many other exceptional Miltonia hybrids have been produced but are not in commercial production so will not be available. Most of the above varieties are available from Orchid World at sizes ranging from 10cm plants to mature multigrowth flowering plants.

Due to the cost of phytosanitary certificates it is not economical to export small orders out of Australia. Importers may also be required to have an import and a CITES permit from their local authorities for orchids, this information must be obtained from your local authorities. Wholesale prices are available on request.