Bulbophyllum patens
Also known as: The spreading Bulbophyllum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: India Malaysia Thailand
General Information
The spreading Bulbophyllum is a medium sized hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to India, Malaysia and Thailand. The name refers to the widely open flowers.
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single thick arching, elliptic, oblong shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Winter
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:- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at low 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,