Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

Bulbophyllum pinelianum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

Red, Pink, Yellow, Green, Purple

Native Range

United States: Florida, Puerto Rico

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 humid, tropical environments