Bulbophyllum Orchids - species and plants

Bulbophyllum Orchid species include rare orchids such as Bulbophyllum globuliforme or 'Hoop Pine Orchid' Nurseries, Bulbophyllum shepherdii with its white flowers and others. Most Bulbophyllum orchids are grow as mounted orchids however this is a large and varied genus. One of the most interesting species is Bulbophyllum medusae (Medusa's Bulbophyllum) while Bulbophyllum grandiflorum with its large redish brown flowers is also worth looking for.

Species and varieties

B.globuliforme or Miniature Moss-orchid is a fascinating species that grows only on the bark of Araucaria cunninghamii and is rarely seen in cultivation. B. elisae or Pineapple Orchid is an epiphyte orchid that will form a mat. B. lobbii is more common and is a variable species from Borneo. B. graveolens is perhaps the most widely grown species

Bulbophyllum Orchids are available for sale from the following nurseries

DARK STAR ORCHIDS
P.O.Box 114 Bowraville NSW 2449 - phone: 02 65644088 fax: 02 65644088
Rare orchid species and select hybrids. African species. Bulbophyllums. Lycastes. Paphiopedilums. Dendrochilums. Gongoras. Aerangis. Stanhopea and much more.
www.darkstarorchids.com.au

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