• Bulbophyllum grandiflorum is native to Southeast Asia, including Sumatra, Sulawesi, the Moluccas, and New Guinea. It typically grows in primary rainforests at elevations ranging from 100 to 800 meters, often found on the lower trunks of large trees where it thrives in the humid, shaded understory environment.
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Bulbophyllum grandiflorum

Bulbophyllum grandiflorum

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Bulbophyllum grandiflorum is native to Southeast Asia, including Sumatra, Sulawesi, the Moluccas, and New Guinea. It typically grows in primary rainforests at elevations ranging from 100 to 800 meters, often found on the lower trunks of large trees where it thrives in the humid, shaded understory environment.

Features:

  • Flower Size: Approximately 3.5 to 4 inches (9 to 10 cm) long.

  • Color: Tan to chartreuse with white spots.

  • Blooming Season: Typically blooms in fall and winter.

  • Fragrance: Known for a strong, often pungent odor.

Care Tips:

  • Light: Prefers low to medium indirect light; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.

  • Temperature: Thrives in warm to intermediate temperatures, ideally between 60°F and 90°F (15°C to 32°C).

  • Humidity: Requires high humidity levels; aim for 50% or higher.

  • Watering: Keep the medium moist but not soggy; water 3–5 times per week, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.

  • Mounting: Best grown mounted on tree fern or cork slabs to mimic its natural epiphytic habitat.

  • Air Circulation: Ensure good air movement to prevent fungal issues.

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