Bulbophyllum (longissimum x dayanum)

[Sue]

I questioned whether this was correctly labeled. The longissimum is certainly a parent—but dayanum? I think it might well be correct, though: the tiny petals are certainly more ornate and spotted than on longissimum, and the color fits a dayanum influence as well. And with the semi-horizontal stance and twisting of the sepals, it certainly doesn't look like a straight longissimum, right? What do you all think?

It's a compact grower, and an easy bloomer, although the flowers don't last too long. And no, no smell. There were 6 blooms on this umbel, but I pulled one out because it looked ragged.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/dewittkower/3790235574/in/set-72157600330849435/



http://www.flickr.com/photos/dewittkower/3789428371/in/set-72157600330849435/

(super-crazy close-up here)

 

[biothanasis]

Stunning!!! Great pictures!!!

 

[paphioboy]

Nice bulbo bloom.. The base of the leteral sepals are a bit stout.. I think its correctly labelled..

 

[SlipperFan]

I hope Ron sees this -- he might have an opinion (he has lots of Bulbos).

My opinion: I like it's stripes and color. It's cute.

 

[JeanLux]

very nice close-up!!! Jean

 

[goldenrose]

:clap: ADORABLE!!! :clap:
I think the tag is correct.