Bulbophyllum emarginatum

Also known as: The Emarginate Bulbophyllum or Bulbophyllum yoksunense var. geei Bulbophyllum brachypodum var. geei in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Thailand

General Information

The Emarginate Bulbophyllum is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand. The name refers to the shallowly notched leaf apex.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.