Species Orchid, Bulbophyllum
Bulbophyllumlepidum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bulbophyllum (bulb-oh-FILL-um)
Species: lepidum (LEP-id-um)

Synonym:Bulbophyllum andersonii

Synonym:Bulbophyllum lflabellum-veneris

Synonym:Cirrhopetalum lepidum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting