• Bulbophyllum physometrum is found in northern Thailand, particularly in the Mae Hong Son Province, at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters above sea level. It thrives in cool, shaded environments with high humidity. This orchid is very small, making it perfect for terrariums where space and humidity can be carefully controlled.
  • Bulbophyllum physometrum is found in northern Thailand, particularly in the Mae Hong Son Province, at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters above sea level. It thrives in cool, shaded environments with high humidity. This orchid is very small, making it perfect for terrariums where space and humidity can be carefully controlled.
  • Bulbophyllum physometrum is found in northern Thailand, particularly in the Mae Hong Son Province, at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters above sea level. It thrives in cool, shaded environments with high humidity. This orchid is very small, making it perfect for terrariums where space and humidity can be carefully controlled.
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Bulbophyllum physometrum

Bulbophyllum physometrum

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Bulbophyllum physometrum is found in northern Thailand, particularly in the Mae Hong Son Province, at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters above sea level. It thrives in cool, shaded environments with high humidity. This orchid is very small, making it perfect for terrariums where space and humidity can be carefully controlled.

Features:

  • Growth Habit: A mini-miniature, cool-growing epiphyte with globose, lightly ribbed, squat pseudobulbs.

  • Leaves: Two apical, elliptic-lanceolate, obtuse leaves per pseudobulb.

  • Flowers: The inflorescence is basal, thin, wiry, arching, and then pendent, bearing 5 to 9 flowers. Each flower is approximately 4 mm across, with an inflated ovary.

Care Tips:

  • Light: Provide bright morning light or shaded afternoon light.

  • Temperature: Thrives in warm to cool (intermediate) temperatures.

  • Watering: Water once or twice a week, ensuring the plant is kept dry in between waterings.

  • Humidity: Requires high humidity levels, typical of its native montane forest environment.

  • Mounting: Best grown mounted, as this species is not suitable for containers.

  • Air Circulation: Ensure moist air movement to mimic its natural habitat.

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