Manystem Bulbophyllum
Bulbophyllum clandestinum
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Fiji, Guam, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Smith, J. J.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Bulbophyllum
- Species:
- Bulbophyllum clandestinum
- USDA Symbol:
- BUPR6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers forest floor with decaying organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; propagation typically done through division or tissue culture.