Miltassia -- same light as Cattleya or no?

[Mangotropolis]

Hi~

I'm new to this forum, if not exactly new to growing orchids as I have about 30 and have been growing them for a little over 2 years -- I've mostly phals, oncidium, colmanara and a few dendrobium and cattleya.

But I just got my first Miltassia Shelob "Webmaster" and am trying to decide if it wants as much light as a Catt. or a little less light such as an Oncidium or Colm. or Dendrobium??

My Catts are sitting directly on a SE facing windowsill (in the generally sunny Bay Area) and do very well. My Onc., Colm. and Dend. are near the same large window, but receive less direct sunlight. They are supplemented with a 125 Watt CFL (2700K). Everyone blooms.

I've tried to do some research on the Miltassia but some info says more light, some says less.

Thanks so much,
Mary~

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

Well, Miltonias need lower light and Brassias need higher light. So, I think I would go with the lower light if your lower light is sufficient to bloom the common Dendrobium hybrids, which are usually considered to need Catt light. Cynthia

[SwTLaDYy16]

I have a Miltassia as well. During the summer, I put it outside, but I made sure that it was shaded by a large tree. So it likes indirect light. RIght now, mine's in spike. You'd probably be better off keeping it with your cattleyas

[jerrymeola]

Heat is a more critical factor with Miltonias than light although they are closely connected.

The light levels you give your Colm is about perfect but watch the heat. They can deteriorate fast when over heated.