Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

Bulbophyllum micronesiacum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

purple, red, white, yellow

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

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:

native to humid, forested regions