Bulbophyllum sicyobulbon

[Carkin]

This is my first Bulbo to bloom. It's not really my taste (a freebie) but I kind of like it. It has a nice sweet fragrance too.

 

[Trithor]

I think that us realy cool. Live the whole 'foxtail' of blooms, and the fragrance is a bonus. First time I have ever seen this!
What have you got it potted in, looks like rolled up banana leaves? I can almost hear the rain drumming on the patio roof and smell the warm tropical rain wafting through the shutters while Michael Franks plays softly in the background. ....., I need to pour another martini and light a cigar!

 

[NYEric]

Nice. fragrant like what?

 

[Carkin]

Thank you Gary! I love that description...wish I could come have a drink with you!
It's actually potted in a plastic pot with mainly sphagnum moss. I have it in a hanging basket just to show the bloom off a bit more...and give a tropical feel to my living room.

Eric, I've been trying to figure out what it reminds me of! I went and smelled it again just for you...I would say the closest thing I can think of is lemon meringue pie.

 

[NYEric]

Cool. I'll put that on my list with cocoinum and ambrosia .

 

[Carkin]

Cool. I'll put that on my list with cocoinum and ambrosia .

Those two are on my list too! I smelled a cocoinum a few years ago and have regretted not buying it ever since.

 

[17andgrowing]

Congrats!

 

[Carkin]

Congrats!

Thank you!

 

[Carkin]

I just found out that it's an alba!

 

[SlipperFan]

That's nice. And with a pleasant fragrance!

 

[Cheyenne]

I love the bulbos in this group! I really have got into then lately. Very nice cluster of blooms, you are real lucky to have an alba one. I wish I could find one. I have to really search for this one.

 

[NYEric]

Who was the vendor?

 

[Carkin]

Clouds
When I was there last month he still had some!

 

[My Green Pets]

Very pretty and fragrant to boot! Love bulbos....waiting for my medusæ to open up this week

 

[Carkin]

I love the bulbos in this group! I really have got into then lately. Very nice cluster of blooms, you are real lucky to have an alba one. I wish I could find one. I have to really search for this one.

Thank you! This style of blooms has really grown on me. I'm now looking for a lilacinum.
You should check out Clouds!

Very pretty and fragrant to boot! Love bulbos....waiting for my medusæ to open up this week

Ooooooo....medusae is one my wishlist. Can't wait to see your photos!