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Bulbophyllum macranthum
Bulbophyllum macranthum

Bulbophyllum macranthum

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  • Dormancy period: No
  • Fragrance: Yes
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse
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23,00€ - 23,00€
23,00€
23,00€ - 23,00€
23,00€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
For cross-border deliveries, the rules of the respective EU country apply.

Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

This image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may differ in shape and color from the image. Plants are shipped without flowers.

Description

Bulbophyllum macranthum

Name: Bulbophyllum macranthum Lindley 1844
Synonyms:
Bulbophyllum cochinchinense Gagn. 1950
Bulbophyllum patens Auct. no King ex Hkr. Gagn. 1951
Bulbophyllum purpureum Náves in F.M.Blanco 1880
Carparomorchis macrantha (Lindl.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones 2002
Phyllorchis macrantha (Lindl.) Kuntze
Sarcopodium macranthum Lindley 1850-1
Sarcopodium purpureum Rchb.f 1859;
Etymology: macranthus = large-flowered

Origin: India (Assam,) Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia (Borneo, Java, Moluccas, Sulawesi, Sumatra) Philippines, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
Habitat: unclear, epiphytic at altitudes of 700-1500m
Notes: Bulbophyllum macranthum smells slightly of cloves, the flower is non-resupinate (it looks as if it is upside down). Strongly climbing growth habit.

Cultivation: Warm to intermediate at about 18–27 °C, partial shade to bright light, with high humidity and good air movement. Cultivate in a shallow basket or mounted and keep evenly lightly moist.