Species Orchid, Hedge-Hog Lip Bulbophyllum

Bulbophyllum echinolabium

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bulbophyllum (bulb-oh-FILL-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Salisbury, MD | January 2013 | positive

This is a stinky bulbo, with a fragrance very similar to decomposing mouse. It has a fantastically beautiful flower, though, and if you k...Read More

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