Bulbophyllum blumei (Bulbophyllum)

Bulbophyllum blumei (Bulbophyllum) close up of unique maroon and yellow flower on green leaves

Botanical name: Bulbophyllum blumei

Common name: Bulbophyllum

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Papua New Guinea

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEpiphyte plantUnusual color

Plants have a long rhizome that separates the growths, and bloom stems originate all along that rhizome each time it flowers. Delicate, upright stems bear one flower each. Vigorous.

Similar plants: Bulbophyllum blumei (Bulbophyllum)


Bulbophyllum blumei (Bulbophyllum) purple and yellow flower close up with green leaves behind


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