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Bulbophyllum tortuosum

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Lika[Sweden], Jun 1, 2009.

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  1. Jun 1, 2009 #1
    Lika[Sweden]

    Lika[Sweden] Svenska

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    This is an unusual plant with pendulous, branching rhizomes. They can be as long as 30 cm, but still counts as a small sized Bulbophyllum.
    Is found in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan, Myanamar, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, at elevations of 200 to 2000 meters. Can be grown from hot to cool.
    Needs to be given copious quantities of water and fertilizer and kept with very humid conditions, ample air circulation and light shade. I grow it on a small epiweb tube with self watering 9 times a day.

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    Linda
     
  2. Jun 1, 2009 #2
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    Wow. That's teeny weeny, isn't it. Nice.
     
  3. Jun 1, 2009 #3
    John Klinger

    John Klinger Active Member Supporting Member

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    Very nice pictures. I have 1 and you really have to look for the flower.
     
  4. Jun 1, 2009 #4
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    I really like the look of the plant.
     
  5. Jun 2, 2009 #5
    Lika[Sweden]

    Lika[Sweden] Svenska

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    Tom-DE Yes me to, I did not notice the flower at first. But the shape of the plant is great!
     
  6. Jun 2, 2009 #6
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Definitely a gratifying species.
     
  7. Jun 2, 2009 #7
    Ann

    Ann Beadin' fool

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    Cool plant! I agree and the flowers are so teeny! I'm really wanting one of those epiweb tubes and the self-watering that goes with it. Really neat.
     
  8. Jun 4, 2009 #8
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    How small is the flower, Linda?
     
  9. Jun 5, 2009 #9
    Lika[Sweden]

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    Tom-De The flower is 3-4 mm big. so very small.
     
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    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    That is a tiny cute one. Thanks, Linda.
     
  11. Jun 6, 2009 #11
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    This is already on my wish list :D very nice Lika