Bulbophyllum klabatense

Also known as: The Klabat Bulbophyllum or Bulbophyllum klabatense ssp. klabatense Bulbophyllum klabatense ssp. sulawesii Bulbophyllum sulawesii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Klabat Bulbophyllum is a large cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Volcano on Sulawesi.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect oblong shaped leaf

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Care Notes

These orchids like to be kept on the dry side, but may need to be watered daily during warm weather, and prefer a well draining mix or also do well mounted, provided they can be watered regularly.

These are quite a forgiving orchid, there are no special requirements to get this orchid to flower, just good care and consistent conditions. Larger plants may be more fussy and can react poorly to change; a poorly timed repotting, a pest infection or an unusually hot day can set them back for a couple of years. However, even plants that have been treated poorly can thrive, and if they are set back they often recover much stronger then they would otherwise be.

Climate

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,