Miltonia candida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candida
ID:
245059
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 24(Misc.): 25 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244391
Common Names
- Miltonia candida
- Candida
- Candida Miltonia
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- Anneliesia candida (Lindl.) Brieger & Lückel [unknown]
- Anneliesia candida purpureoviolacea (A.Cogn.) Brieger & Lückel [unknown]
- Miltonia candida purpureoviolacea Cogn. [unknown]
- Oncidium candidum Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
- Miltonia candida flavescens Hook. in Curtis [unknown]
Description
Miltonia candida (also called the White Miltonia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has a single stem and a single flower. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Miltonia candida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miltonia candida has white, fragrant flowers with yellow or orange centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Miltonia candida is a slow-growing orchid that is best propagated from division. The divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once the divisions have taken root, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment. The orchid should be fertilized regularly and kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Miltonia candida
Miltonia candida is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Miltonia candida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miltonia candida?
Miltonia candida
What is the common name of Miltonia candida?
White Miltonia
What type of soil is best for Miltonia candida?
Well-drained, acidic soil
Species in the Miltonia genus
Miltonia binotii, Miltonia bluntii, Miltonia candida, Miltonia clowesii, Miltonia cogniauxiae, Miltonia cuneata, Miltonia cyrtochiloides, Miltonia flava, Miltonia flavescens, Miltonia kayasimae, Miltonia lamarckeana, Miltonia moreliana, Miltonia peetersiana, Miltonia regnellii, Miltonia rosina, Miltonia russelliana, Miltonia spectabilis, Miltonia phymatochila, Miltonia altairiana, Miltonia leucoglossa, Miltonia peetersiana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-128286: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.