Bulbophyllum sandersonii

Also known as: Sanderson's Bulbophyllum or Bulbophyllum sandersonii h.f. album Bulbophyllum minus Bulbophyllum sandersonii ssp. sandersonii Bulbophyllum sandersonii ssp. stenopetalum Bulbophyllum stenopetalum Bulbophyllum bibundiense Bulbophyllum mooreanum Bulbophyllum rhodopetalum Megaclinium minus Bulbophyllum melleri Bulbophyllum minor Bulbophyllum tentaculigerum Megaclinium melleri Megaclinium pusillum Megaclinium tentaculigerum Megaclinium minor in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Congo Ghana Liberia Nigeria Rwanda

General Information

Sanderson's Bulbophyllum is a cold to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Rwanda. It is named after the South African Orchid Enthusiast in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous leathery thick, elliptic, oblong shaped leaves

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,