Bulbophyllum odoratum

Also known as: The Scented Bulbophyllum or Phyllorkis odorata Bulbophyllum odoratum var. grandiflorum Bulbophyllum odoratum h.v. odoratum Bulbophyllum hortensoides Bulbophyllum polyarachne Bulbophyllum elatius Bulbophyllum brookesii Bulbophyllum hortense Bulbophyllum odoratum var. niveum Bulbophyllum niveum Bulbophyllum pangerangi Bulbophyllum deceptum Bulbophyllum tylophorum Bulbophyllum odoratum var. obtusisepalum Bulbophyllum mindanaense Bulbophyllum odoratum var. polyarachne Bulbophyllum braccatum Bulbophyllum supervacaneum Bulbophyllum subverticillatum Bulbophyllum steffensii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malaysia

General Information

The Scented Bulbophyllum is a cold to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malaysia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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. 

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at 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,