Bulbophyllum cheiropetalum

Also known as: The Hand Shaped Petal Bulbophyllum or Bulbophyllum manipetalum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malaysia New Caledonia

General Information

The Hand Shaped Petal Bulbophyllum is a warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malaysia and New Caledonia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect, elliptic, oblong shaped leaf

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.

Fertiliser

Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round.

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,