Bulbophyllum holttumii

Also known as: Holttum's Bulbophyllum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malaysia Thailand

General Information

Holttum's Bulbophyllum is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malaysia and Thailand. It is named after the English Botanist in SE Asia in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect rigid leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

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.