It's not a Miltonia. It is a Miltoniopsis most likely since your plants foliage is different from those of Miltonias.

It is a Miltoniopsis. I have one exactly like that I bought last Fall. Very strong fragrant. Mine is giving a ton of spikes right now for first time rebloom. I hope it will do good in your house and you'll enjoy it. Let me look in my file to find it's pictures from last year when I first got and post it here so you can see.

Tanie

Thanks friends for the help.

After reading up on Miltoniopsis, I'm a little intimidated. We'll see how it goes.

Hi Suza,

I would not be too intimidated. I have a feeling hybridizing has softened the tundra like conditions they are known to flourish in. I am in Florida and I leave mine outside all Fall, Winter, and Spring. During the winter months it gets some full mid-day sun and all other times just dappled sun and full early morning sun. It does not like to go bone dry. Keep it moist but allow to aerate a little to slightly moist before you douse it again. Temps I have found are not really critical at all for its growth. It does obviously like a drop between day and night temps and it may start to dislike the mid to high 80s but as long as it is properly watered, and shaded if hot...it should do fine til the more pleasant conditions appear. Being in the Northeast, I am sure it will love being outdoors for Summer into late Fall. Once low temps get into the mid 40s I would probably bring back inside. Once the plant starts throwing out all the new growth...it is a good idea to repot into a fine bark mixture. You can find this easily at a Petsmart in the reptile aisle. If you wanted to mix in some perlite or charcoal you can do as well. Since you are up North and deal with winter indoor forced heat you might want to mix some sphagnum into the fine bark to help keep moisture around the roots.

Tanie...wow...what is that variety with all the pink blushing. Definitely not Andrea West. Is it a strong floral fragrance? Stunning...

I have no idea what its specific name. All I know is Miltoniopsis!! I has strong fragrant. Last Fall, when it was still in my living room, every time I came home from work, the fragrant filled the whole room... a bit strong for me sometime, but I am not complaining! I can't wait to see it re bloom in next month or so.

Tanie

Just beautiful, Tanie!

Jane

Thank you Jane! I'll post picture when they open!!

Tanie