Name: Bulbophyllum nitidum Schltr.
Synonyms:
Etymology: nitidum = shiny / gleaming — refers to the glossy surface of the flowers or leaves.

First description: 1912 by Rudolf Schlechter in “Die Orchidaceen von Deutsch-Neu-Guinea.”
Origin / Distribution: New Guinea.
Location / Habitat:
Growing epiphytically in montane forests at elevations of approx. 800 to 1,500 m. It prefers shady locations with consistently high humidity and moderate temperatures.
Description & Notes:
Bulbophyllum nitidum is a small to medium-sized orchid with a creeping rhizome bearing ovoid pseudobulbs at intervals. Each pseudobulb carries a single, upright, leathery leaf. The inflorescence usually bears one or only a few flowers, which are yellowish to reddish-brown and often have a glossy texture. As is typical of the genus, the lip is attached so that it can move.

In cultivation, the species requires high humidity (70%+) and good air circulation. Since it occurs in cloud forest regions of New Guinea, the substrate (fine bark or sphagnum) should never dry out completely. The plant grows best mounted on cork or in shallow trays in a temperate environment without direct sunlight.

Culture: Intermediate temperatures of around 15–25 °C, shady to moderately bright conditions, with high humidity and good air movement. Keep the fine, airy substrate evenly moist.