This lovely orchid caught my eye when I was wandering through the Westerlay Orchid Greenhouse in Carpinteria yesterday. It is named Miltonia in honor of Lord Fitzwilliam Milton, a British orchid lover. It originated in the Braziliian Atlantic Forest and is now one of the popular and favorite orchids in the world because they are easy to grow,
Happy Wednesday, Cheers Ron & Alexandra
Ron & Alexandra, WOW love this orcid...Miltonia! I will have to look for this one it is really awesome.
That really is a gorgeous flower! I will be honest I didn't know who it was named after. Have a great Wednesday!
This is gorgeous isn't it? You'd think it would be difficult to grow from its exotic looks. I didn't know the name history - always fun to find out the rest of the story. I'm not especially successful with orchids, but certainly appreciate those who are...:)
Good morning Ron & Alexandra -
WOW... This is absolutely gorgeous! Perfect for a Wordless Wednesday!
Make it a great day in all you do.
John
That is delicious looking, Alexandra. And, thanks for the history behind it. I'm always wondering about how plants and flowers get named (well, i'm always wondering about everything :).
Alexandra,
Happy Wordless Wednesday to Ron and you. The Miltonia certainly looks robust and healthy! g
At first they almost look like Pansies. The name reminds me of "melatonin," which some folks use to regulate sleep patterns:-) But your Miltonia looks wide awake and bushy tailed:-)
Rebecca,
I am sure somewhere in your vicinity someone grows these. I was so enchanted, I bought one for my table. The color is a bit different.
Tony,
Neither did I until I did some research on what growers affectionately call "Milt".
Debb,
I understand. I like the orchids that require little work on my part, and I salute all those who work at propagating these lovely plants for our enjoyement and their lasting beauty.
John,
Thank you, I seem to always add words on Wordless Wednesday..oh well, I like adding words to a post.
Myrl,
You are right, I did not see the pansy look in them, as I was focused on the orchid side of things. Thanks for pointing that out
Thank you all for your comments, we appreciate them. A
Beatiful orchid... I wish I was better at keeping them alive. I do really well at most plants-- but not so well with orchids. My green thumb turns brown! K
Kathy,
I think most of us think that orchids are difficult, when in fact they are not for the most part. There are some that need more care than others. A
Ron and Alexandra,
I just learned 2 things - what Miltonia is and that I like it. :)
Steve
My that is a gorgeous orchid! They are certainly one of my favorite flowers and so many varieties too. The Miltonia has very different leaves - will have to look for this one.
Steve,
Thanks for your comment and thanks for the feature, we appreciate it. A
Lee and Carol,
I love the one I bought for us, it has a light pleasant smell. Have a great week. A
Wow Alexandra, I missed this the other day but glad I saw it. These are beautiful!!!! Love the color.
DeeDee,
Thanks and I wish you could smell its fragrance, light and citrusy. A
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