Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

Bulbophyllum hatusimanum

USDA Symbol:

BUHA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers humid environments typical of forest understories

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds are dust-like and require mycorrhizal association for germination in nature; typically propagated via tissue culture.