{"product_id":"bulbophyllum-polyrrhizum","title":"Bulbophyllum polyrrhizum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBulbophyllum polyrrhizum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a miniature orchid species native to the subtropical montane forests of the eastern Himalayas, including regions in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and southern China (Yunnan). This orchid is very small, making it perfect for terrariums where space and humidity can be carefully controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis species is an epiphytic herb with a creeping rhizome approximately 1.5 mm in diameter, rooting from the base of pseudobulbs. The pseudobulbs are spaced 5–10 mm apart on the rhizome, ovoid in shape, measuring 7–10 mm in length and 5–7 mm in diameter. Each pseudobulb supports a single terminal leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eInflorescence\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe plant produces a slender scape 8–12 cm long from the base of leafless pseudobulbs. The raceme is 3–6 cm long, sparsely bearing many small flowers. The peduncle is approximately 1 mm in diameter, with 2 or 3 bract-like sheaths. Floral bracts are ovate, small, about 1.5 mm in length, with acute apices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe flowers are yellowish-green and widely opening. The dorsal sepal is subovate, concave, approximately 4 × 2 mm, with a subacute apex. Lateral sepals are ovate-lanceolate, about 4.5 × 2 mm, with acute apices. Petals are ovate-triangular, 2.3–2.5 × 1.2–1.3 mm, with acute apices. The lip is reflexed, suboblong, approximately 3 × 0.8 mm, adaxially densely minutely papillate, grooved at the adaxial base, attached to the end of the column foot, immobile, with an obtuse-acute apex. The column is about 1.2 mm long, with a foot approximately 1 mm long. Stelidia are obliquely triangular-subulate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePrefers bright to shaded conditions, with light levels between 2,000–3,000 footcandles (bright indirect light with strong shadowing).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTolerant of a range of temperatures, favoring cool conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRequires moist conditions, with 3–5 waterings per week. It's important to let the plant dry slightly between waterings to prevent overwatering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDue to its epiphytic nature, it is best grown mounted on a slab or in a well-draining orchid mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52698737377651,"sku":"Bulbophyllum polyrrhizum","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/GrowingBulbophyllumPolyrrhizuminTerrariums.jpg?v=1751174386","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/bulbophyllum-polyrrhizum","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}