Bulbophyllum purpurascens

Also known as: The Purple Bulbophyllum or Bulbophyllum sladeanum Bulbophyllum tenasserimense Blepharochilum sladeanum Bulbophyllum perakense Bulbophyllum citrinum Bulbophyllum rhizophoreti Cirrhopetalum compactum Cirrhopetalum pallidum Cirrhopetalum peyerianum Cirrhopetalum lendyanum Cirrhopetalum citrinum Bulbophyllum peyerianum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Thailand

General Information

The Purple Bulbophyllum is a miniature cold to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand. The name refers to the leaves.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single leathery erect, elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer, Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring
• Summer

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

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,