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What is Bulbophyllum?
  • Bulbophyllum is the largest genus in the orchid family Orchidaceae. With 2000 species.
  • The name derived from the Latin word bulbus (bulb-like) and the Greek word phyllon (leaf), referring to the pseudobulbs on top of which the leaf is growing.
  • The center of diversity is in the montane forests of Papua New Guinea and can be found in Australia, Southeast Asia, Africa Madagascar and in tropical central and South America.
  • Many species have the typical odor of rotting carcasses which attacts flies to asist in reproduction through pollination.

    Find out more at our Orchids Culture Guide.


The flower of Bulbophyllum blumei.
Bulbophyllum Species: A - E | F - K | L - P | Q - Z
Bulbophyllum Species A to E
Bulbophyllum abbreviatum (Malaysia)
A lowland species with small flowers about 1.5cm tall.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum acuminatum
A common lowland species found in Malaysia and Borneo. Flowers may appears in red, orange and yellow with brownish gradient tone. Best mounted on fern bark slabs or wooden sticks and keep it in humid and warm places. Keep in airy places.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum acuminatum (Borneo Form)
The Borneo form differs slightly from the Malaysian form. It has a more succulent leaves. Their flowers are shorted & have maroon-purple pigments scattered on a cream background. Growing conditions are similar to the normal acuminatum
Currently not available
15 USD
Bulbophyllum affine
Bulbophyllum anceps
This species can be found in many parts of Borneo. It has glossy, hard & succulent pseudobulbs. Usually an inflorescence carries about 2-3 small flowers.It is a slow grower & usually mounted on branches or fern trunks. Fern slabs are fine. Keep them airy incase of rots.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
17 USD
Bulbophyllum annandalei "Malaysia form" (Malaysia, Thailand)
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
19 USD
Bulbophyllum annandalei "Thai form" (Malaysia, Thailand)
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
19 USD
Bulbophyllum antenniferum (Indonesia, Borneo,Philippines)
This is a lowland species that grows around 500m a.s.l. The flowers are very unique because of the upright dorsal sepal and the 2 joined lateral sepals. They grow well in warm conditions with well draining medium or slab.
 A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
19 USD
Bulbophyllum arfakianum
 A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
35 USD
Bulbophyllum auratum
This species can be found in Borneo, West Malaysia and Sumatrana. It glossy flowers may appear in pink, white and yellow, usually covered with a transparent layer of slime. They grow in clusters of 10-40 pseudobulbs in humind and warm forest. Keep them airy incase of rots.
 A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum auratum
The white form is from West Malaysia. It is popular among people due to its clean & attractive white flowers. For impressive presentation, grow them into specimen size and wait for them to mass flowering. They can be grown on fern trunk or slabs or on an overturned clay pot.
Bulbophyllum auratum (Borneo form)
The yellow form is from Borneo. Yellow that intense is rarely seen in cultivation. little is known about it.
Bulbophyllum bicolor
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
19 USD
Bulbophyllum biflorum (Malaysia, Thailand, Borneo)
This is a widely distributed species that produces very variable flowers depending on location. he flwoers are about 10cm long by 1.5cm wide. They occur in warm humid forest.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum biflorum (Malaysia, Thailand, Borneo)
The albino clone of this species was discovered in Borneo. The flowers are complely light yellow.
Bulbophyllum binnendijkii (Indonesia)
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
35 USD
Bulbophyllum bisectum
Bulbophyllum blepharistes
This species can are found in Thailand & Vietnam region. It has a rounded-fat pseudobulb with 2 small hard-rounded leaves. It has an extremely long rhizome. Grow it in warm bright places with occasional watering. Grow them on fern bark slabs or driftwood. Hang them in dry and airy places.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
17 USD
Bulbophyllum blumei
Blumei can be found in both Thailand and Malaysia. It grows well when given sufficient light and heat. Keep them in a humid and warm place. Watch out during the rainy season as they are likely to rots.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
17 USD
Bulbophyllum brienianum
This lowland, free-flowering species is found in Malaysia, Borneo and Sumatra. It is commonly mistaken as Bulb.makoyanum. Grow them on fern slaps or in pots of perlite or sphagnum if environment is dry. They prefer humid places. Keep them airy incase of rots.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum burfordiense
This species according to an expert, it may well be Bulb.grandiflorum. The picture shows the albino form of Bulb.grandiflorum. There was little knownledge about its orgin and rarely seen.
Bulbophyllum capillipes
Bulbophyllum careyanum
This is a species from Thailand, it is rather free-flowering and easy to grow.
Bulbophyllum carunculatum (Borneo, Philippines)
One of the larger species with an average plant height of 46cm. It is a lowland species that grows in humid and warm forest. The flowers are bright yellow and can be potted or mounted on fern slab.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
28 USD
Bulbophyllum carunculatum var.areum
Bulbophyllum cauliflorum
Bulbophyllum chloranthum (Indonesia)
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum coniferum
It was seen in cultivation, and seemed to grow well under high altitude conditions. It was said to be from Pahang, Malaysia.
Bulbophyllum cornutum (Malaysia)
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum corolliferum
A common lowland Malaysian species. It has an amazing reddish-purple flower, usually arranged in a full circle. Grow them on inexpensive wooden twigs or fern bark slaps. They like humid places.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum coweniorum
This is a free flowering Thailand species. Growth form looks like Bulb.lobbii. Grow them on fern slabs or trunks. Can also be grown them a mix of sphagnum and charcoal. In case of rots, remove rotten materials immediately.
Currently not available.
17 USD
Bulbophyllum dearei (Philippines, Borneo, Malaysia)
This is a lowland species that grows from 700m to 1200m as a epiphyte and lithophyte. Their flowers are variable depending on location and this particular clone is the Philippines. Can be mounted on slabs or in potted.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum decurviscapum (Borneo)
This species can be grown in lowland conditions. They are a dry species that survive on aerial humidity and can rot easily when over watered.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
45 USD
Bulbophyllum dentiferum
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum echinolabium
This is an uncommon species from Indonesia. It has the largest flower, around 15cm tall. Grow them in pots of charcoal-sphagnum or perlite. Can also be grown on fern slabs. Keep it in warm and humid places.Keep them airy ito prevent rots.
A flowering size plant with 4 - 5 bulbs.
25 USD
Bulbophyllum ecornutum
Currently not available.
15 USD
Bulbophyllum Species: A - E | F - K | L - P | Q - Z

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