Bulbophyllum calyptratum

Also known as: The Hooded Bulbophyllum or Bulbophyllum calyptratum var. calyptratum Bulbophyllum calyptratum var. graminifolium Bulbophyllum calyptratum var. lucifugum Bulbophyllum buchenauianum Bulbophyllum lucifugum Bulbophyllum lindleyi Bulbophyllum graminifolium Megaclinium buchenauianum Megaclinium intermedium Megaclinium lepturum Megaclinium lindleyi in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Congo Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria

General Information

The Hooded Bulbophyllum is a medium sized warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Nigeria.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,