• Bulbophyllum cercanthum is a small epiphytic orchid native to Borneo, growing in wet tropical forest, especially in high forests at elevations between 200-800 meters.
  • Bulbophyllum cercanthum is a small epiphytic orchid native to Borneo, growing in wet tropical forest, especially in high forests at elevations between 200-800 meters.
  • Bulbophyllum cercanthum is a small epiphytic orchid native to Borneo, growing in wet tropical forest, especially in high forests at elevations between 200-800 meters.
  • Bulbophyllum cercanthum is a small epiphytic orchid native to Borneo, growing in wet tropical forest, especially in high forests at elevations between 200-800 meters.
  • Bulbophyllum cercanthum is a small epiphytic orchid native to Borneo, growing in wet tropical forest, especially in high forests at elevations between 200-800 meters.
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Bulbophyllum cercanthum

Bulbophyllum cercanthum

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Bulbophyllum cercanthum is a small epiphytic orchid native to Borneo, growing in wet tropical forest, especially in high forests at elevations between 200-800 meters.

Features:

  • Has a creeping rhizome, with pseudobulbs spaced about 1.5-2 cm (≈ 0.6-0.8″) apart.

  • Pseudobulbs are ovoid, slightly angular (4-5 angles in some descriptions), each with a single apical erect leaf, elliptic to elliptic-obovate, with an obtuse tip, petiolate base; leaves up to ~1 inch long.

  • Inflorescences are subumbellate, arching to nodding, 3-19 cm long overall; each carries 6-11 flowers. Each flower is about 3.5 cm long.

  • Climate/humidity demands: hot to warm-growing orchid; requires high humidity, ample water, good air circulation, with light in shade / filtered.

Care Tips:

  • Temperature: Keep it warm; daytime temps in the range of ~23-30 °C (73-86 °F) are good. Avoid letting it get too cool.

  • Humidity & Watering: Needs high humidity; keep the roots / growing medium moist, but ensure good drainage. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

  • Light: Provide bright, filtered or diffuse light. Avoid strong direct sunlight which may burn leaves. Shade under forest canopy is analogous.

  • Airflow & Substrate: Good air movement is important. Grow it as an epiphyte (mounting, bark, etc.) or in very free-draining mix; avoid compact media. Fertilize lightly during active growth.

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