My NOID from the 'near dead' rack

[SShide77]

I just recently picked up an orchid from the clearance 'almost dead' rack at a greenhouse near my house. I think it is a miltonia, but im not sure. it has an old bloom on it still, but it is pretty wilted and shriveled. One of the leaves also has a very brown crunchy leaf tip. Anybody's opinion on the condition of the plant and what it is and ESPECIALLY care instructions, i would be so grateful. If it is a miltonia, since it was aNOID, how can i tell if it is a warm or cool growing miltonia? Can a miltonia be grown under fluorescent lights?

thanks,
sarah

[BunnytheOrchid]

You're right that the flower and tip of the leaf look sad, but (at least from the photos) it looks the leaves are rather healthy. I don't know if that's a camera trick, but they don't look dehydrated and do look firm and green. AOS has a general culture sheet for miltonia and miltoniopsis. Regular watering is important to keep them hydrated.

[Hummer344]

It looks as though it has a new bloom about ready to open too. You should be able to enjoy this bloom for awhile longer.

[jerrymeola]

I think the grower should be insulted calling this a 'near dead' rack plant.

The plant is young and healthy. There are just a limited number of flowers and they are about finished, I understand the discount but it is not near death,

[kmarch]

I agree with Jerry, I think this plant looks pretty good. Yes the blackened leaf tips aren't ideal but with good culture the new ones will be green and healthy to the tip. Get yourself a good AOS culture sheet for Miltonias at AOS | Home and give it a read and let us know if you have questions.

I also think the flower, a fresh one, will be really, really beautiful!

[SShide77]

Its great to hear. I also thought it was unfortunate to be called nearly dead, which is why i scooped it up so quickly. Any advice on how to tell if it is cool growing or warm growing?

Also---has anyone been experiencing some difficulties getting onto this forum recently?

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SShide77
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[cupcake]

Gorgeous colour! Nice rescue!

[PhalPal]

Shame, shame on the place that had this one down for the count! Just because it has only one flower left to bloom doesn't make it dead. It looks quite healthy - nice pick up!

[berkeleysgr8]

I'm rather in favor of them calling it the "near dead rack"... more healthy orchids for brave souls to buy on the cheap!