Origin:

Most species are native to Southeast Asia, with a particularly large number found in New Guinea. It is also native to Africa and a small part of South America.

Location:

Any windowsill or sunroom. Shady in the summer, full sunlight in the winter. The plants can also hang in the garden in light shade throughout the summer. 20° to 25°C during the day, 18°C or lower at night.

Giessen:

Keep the soil evenly moist in the summer. In the winter, water only well-dried plants sparingly.

Fertilizing:

During the summer months, fertilize every 14 days with orchid fertilizer at half the recommended concentration.

Special features:

Most Bulbophyllum have creeping rhizomes and are therefore best mounted on cork or fern boards. Shallow trays are also suitable.

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