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Bulbophyllum macrobulbum

Bulb. macrobulbum

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Podochilaeae
SubTribe: Bulbophyllinae
Genus: Bulbophyllum
Species: Bulb. macrobulbum
Alliance:
Binomial name
Bulbophyllum macrobulbum
J.J. Sm. 1910


Bulbophyllum macrobulbum is a species of Bulbophyllum found in Asia.

Description[]

Plant blooms from summer to fall with a single 10 cm foul fragrance flower.

Distribution[]

The plant is found growing on moss covered trees and rocks in New Guinea

Culture[]

Keep plant in warm temperatures. Keep moist in summer seasons and do not allow mix to dry, in winter keep the mix slight dry and reduce watering. Keep good air movement to avoid fungal growth. Keep plants in shade. Pot plants in sphagnum moss, fine bark, or mounted.

Naming[]

Common Names: Large-Bulbed Bulbophyllum

Synonym[]

  1. Bulbophyllum balfourianum auct. 1915
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