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Bulbophyllum rothschildianum is a species in the genus Bulbophyllum
Description[]
Plants blooms from spring to fall with 2.5 cm wide flowers and 17 cm long.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the lowland forest of North Eastern India and Assam growing on trees at elevations of 0 to 300 meters.
Culture[]
Keep plant in cool to 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.
Varieties[]
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Bulbophyllum rothschildianum variant | red sepals and petals are yellow and striped. Lip is red |
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Bulbophyllum rothschildianum 'Haverhill' | red and spotted sepals and petals are yellow and striped. Lip is purple |
Naming[]
Common Names: Rothschild's Bulbophyylum
Synonyms[]
- Cirrhopetalum rothschildianum O'Brien 1895