Species Orchid, Day's Bulbophyllum, Bulbophyllum
Bulbophyllumdayanum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bulbophyllum (bulb-oh-FILL-um)
Species: dayanum (DAY-an-um)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Red
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds