Bulbophyllum imbricatum

Also known as: The Imbricate Bulbophyllum or Phyllorkis imbricata Bulbophyllum ledermannii Bulbophyllum laurentianum Bulbophyllum stenorhachis Bulbophyllum congolense Bulbophyllum gilletii Bulbophyllum kamerunense Bulbophyllum strobiliferum Megaclinium ledermannii Megaclinium gillianum Megaclinium laurentianum Megaclinium congolense Megaclinium strobiliferum Megaclinium gilletii Megaclinium hebetatum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Congo Guinea Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leone

General Information

The Imbricate Bulbophyllum is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. The name refers to the imbricate or overlapping margins of the inflorescence.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, arching, 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

hot-forest-orchids Grows at low to 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,