Bulbophyllum patella

[naoki]

I think this is a cute Bulbophyllum. I wanted to get this species after seeing the photos in A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species Volume 1 by Ron Parsons and Mary E. Gerritsen (a wonderful book which I highly recommend) and in OrchidsForum.

I received my B. patella from Far East Agriculture Orchid of Malaysia in May 2015, so I haven't had it long enough to know its culture. But it seems to grow at a decent pace with daily max/min temperature of 24/16C (75/60F).

I'm pretty happy with the quality of plants from Far East Agriculture.

Additional info and photo in my blog page.


Bulbophyllum patella flower on Flickr


Bulbophyllum patella lip and column on Flickr


Bulbophyllum patella plant on Flickr

 

[Ozpaph]

very nice.

 

[SlipperFan]

Wonderful color, and translucent!

 

[NYEric]

Interesting. Good luck w/ the culture.