Date: 03/02/2010
MILTASSIA 'Royal Robe' 'Diplomat'
This is a well known orchid hybrid of Miltassia Erachne x Miltonia Seminole Blood.
Miltassia Royal Robe 'Diplomat' has amazing dark burgundy wine coloured sepals and petals. The lips are large and light coloured and velvety. As the name suggests they resemble the a 'queen's robe' and has attracted the orchid enthusiasts around the globe. They have been widely discussed in the orchid forms.
Flowers are large, 4-6 inches size and have a fragrance. They bloom twice a year and prefers intermediate and warm temperatures.
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