Species Orchid, Sickle-Shaped Leaf Bulbophyllum, Bulbophyllum
Bulbophyllumfalcatum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bulbophyllum (bulb-oh-FILL-um)
Species: falcatum (fal-KAY-tum)

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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

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
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible