Bulbophyllum longissimum

Bulbophyllum longissimum, commonly known as the 'Long Petaled Bulbophyllum', is a small, epiphytic, hot to warm growing orchid native to Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, and Malaysia. As its name suggests, this Bulbophyllum develops a pendant-like umbel of 5-10 elongated flowers. The flowers are a soft, cream colour accentuated by stripes of pink, that give off a fetid smell to attract pollinators. 

CARE:
Requires bright, filtered light outdoors, sheltered from any direct sun. Being an epiphytic species, Bulbophyllum can either be mounted on your choice of raft, or potted in a shallow orchid pot, using small-medium grade orchid bark. If mounted, Bulbophyllum will require increased humidity and very frequent watering to maintain adequate hydration. Potted Bulbophyllum requires frequent and thorough watering, allowing water to run completely through the pot. Fertilise fortnightly with an orchid specific fertiliser throughout spring and summer.

PLEASE NOTE:
All pictures are of plants currently for sale or previously sold at The Tropic Gardener. The plant photographed should be used as an indication of size and quality only and may not be the exact plant you receive. Form and colour will vary slightly. You will receive a plant with at least 3 pseudobulbs. 

These orchids were divisions of large specimens, and are at flowering maturity, though are currently not in flower/spike. If conditions are right, and the orchid is properly acclimated, flowers can be expected in the following season.