Bulbophyllum insulsoides

Also known as: The Insulsum or Cirrhopetalum racemosum Bulbophyllum racemosum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Insulsum is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to being similar to the species B insulsum which is now considered a synonym of B levinei.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single leathery lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

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.