another orchid plant - what Kind ?

[Mazat]

Sabine bought this today in garden center for 4.50 usd, only described as orchid.

[Mazat]

Just now, Mazat said:

Sabine bought this today in garden center for 4.50 usd, only described as orchid.

Maybe also for the balconey ?

[Silas_Sancona]

14 minutes ago, Mazat said:

Sabine bought this today in garden center for 4.50 usd, only described as orchid.

Something within the Oncidium Alliance ....Possibly a Miltonia / Miltoniopsis cross of some sort..

13 minutes ago, Mazat said:

Maybe also for the balconey ?

Depending on type (  ..Cool or Warm growers ),  these can hang out outside  under appropriate lighting conditions during the warm months.  Neither will not tolerate cold  ..constant exposure to temps. below roughly the low to mid 40s in winter.  Miltoniopsis typically aren't happy w/ daytime temps. that exceed the mid 80s either..

Crosses between the two   ..and/or involving Oncidium species  can be variable in temperature tolerance..

https://libguides.nybg.org/Miltonia

https://www.aos.org/orchids/miltoniopsis-culture-colombian-type-miltonia-miltoniopsis-culture


https://www.aos.org/orchid-care/care-sheets/miltonia-culture-sheet

[Mazat]

thank you very much for your explanations and the links i have looked at.
our balcony temperatures sometimes vary greatly - as well as in the communal garden downstairs.
we have at least 2-3 times 28.4 degrees fahrenheit in winter in the balcony, located to the right of the entrance doors, i.e. light frost, but only for a very short time, as we often have to ventilate the apartment itself due to the many plants inside. it is also well protected from direct sunlight for the orchid plant. but it falls into the minus temperature range around a maximum of 28.4 degrees fahrenheit, according to measurements.
as far as the maximum temperatures during the summer months are concerned, it exceeds 80.6 degrees fahrenheit almost every day when there is no wind or when it is hot and humid. then it can easily reach 80.6 - 87.8 degrees fahrenheit on the rear part where the cymbidium orchid is placed.
it is also very variable between day and night temperatures, down in the community garden we have had minimum temperatures of just under 26.6 degrees fahrenheit once and twice 28.4 degrees fahrenheit and then maximum temperatures of 60.8 degrees fahrenheit and slightly above during the day. crazy. the night temperatures are not in the minus range for long, so frost range, we are happy about that. the differences in the surrounding area near us and at the lake are much smaller, that's what we have compared.

In this case, it is probably better for this species to leave it indoors. Oh yes, regarding the humidity, it should always be between 65 - 90% minimum humidity. Most of the time it is between 70-80% humidity at the location of the orchid, according the measurements we made over the years.

[Mazat]

5 minutes ago, Mazat said:

thank you very much for your explanations and the links i have looked at.
our balcony temperatures sometimes vary greatly - as well as in the communal garden downstairs.
we have at least 2-3 times 28.4 degrees fahrenheit in winter in the balcony, located to the right of the entrance doors, i.e. light frost, but only for a very short time, as we often have to ventilate the apartment itself due to the many plants inside. it is also well protected from direct sunlight for the orchid plant. but it falls into the minus temperature range around a maximum of 28.4 degrees fahrenheit, according to measurements.
as far as the maximum temperatures during the summer months are concerned, it exceeds 80.6 degrees fahrenheit almost every day when there is no wind or when it is hot and humid. then it can easily reach 80.6 - 87.8 degrees fahrenheit on the rear part where the cymbidium orchid is placed.
it is also very variable between day and night temperatures, down in the community garden we have had minimum temperatures of just under 26.6 degrees fahrenheit once and twice 28.4 degrees fahrenheit and then maximum temperatures of 60.8 degrees fahrenheit and slightly above during the day. crazy. the night temperatures are not in the minus range for long, so frost range, we are happy about that. the differences in the surrounding area near us and at the lake are much smaller, that's what we have compared.

In this case, it is probably better for this species to leave it indoors. Oh yes, regarding the humidity, it should always be between 65 - 90% minimum humidity. Most of the time it is between 70-80% humidity at the location of the orchid, according the measurements we made over the years.

it is also very variable between day and night temperatures, down in the community garden we have had minimum temperatures of just under 26.6 degrees fahrenheit once and twice 28.4 degrees fahrenheit and then maximum temperatures of 60.8 degrees fahrenheit and slightly above during the day. crazy. - the last 3 days including today for example.

[Tracy]

On 3/5/2025 at 7:58 AM, Mazat said:

Maybe also for the balconey ?

Mazat, I won't disagree with Nathan on your Orchid's id, but I will add, providing photos of the foliage and pseudobulb helps others to identify when posting inquiries. 

Winter on the Bodensee probably is too cold for your orchid but spring, summer and autumn it will probably appreciate the fresh air circulation.   If it doesn't rebloom in coming years, try increasing the morning light exposure.   I wish you the success with your new orchid. 

[Mazat]

17 hours ago, Tracy said:

Mazat, I won't disagree with Nathan on your Orchid's id, but I will add, providing photos of the foliage and pseudobulb helps others to identify when posting inquiries. 

Winter on the Bodensee probably is too cold for your orchid but spring, summer and autumn it will probably appreciate the fresh air circulation.   If it doesn't rebloom in coming years, try increasing the morning light exposure.   I wish you the success with your new orchid. 

Thank you very much for the good tip and the explanations.