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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 - Coelogyne - Dendrobium - Paphiopedilum - Phalaenopsis - Miscellaneous

Bulbophyllum Species: A - E | F - K | L - P | Q - Z

Bulbophyllum Species F to K

Bulbophyllum fascinator
This amazing Thailand species has a single flower that can reach 6 inches or longer. It is widely use for hybridization. It can be grown on fern slab or drift wood.

Bulbophyllum fascinator
The semi-albino form of fascinator has recently been made available to the market and it is one of the must have for bulbophyllum collectors.

Bulbophyllum fascinator "Giant" (Malaysia, Philippines)
This species is found in Borneo and Philippines and posibilliy a new species that is slightly different from the ones found in Thailand. A single flower that can reach 12 inches long.

	Bulbophyllum flabellumveneris (Thailand)

Bulbophyllum flavescens

Bulbophyllum flavofimbriatum

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum
This lowland species is found in Indonesia. The leaves can reach to 1 meter long or more and has bazaar looking flowers. The flowers produce foul smells that attract insects to help in pollination. It is best grown on fern slab. It is prone to rots. Do remove rotten materials immediately once spoted.

Bulbophyllum foetidolens
This lowland species is commonly seen growing on huge boulders in Borneo. This species requires high humidity. They can be grown on fern slab or in perlite.

Bulbophyllum foetidum (Indonesia)
This is a huge lowland species with leaves reaching 2 feet or more. The picture shows a bunch of semi-open flowers.

Bulbophyllum fritilariiflorum (Papua New Guinea)
This probabily is one of the most beautiful species available. It is very free flowering in tropical conditions, flowers are colorful and striking.

Bulbophyllum frostii (Vietnam)

Bulbophyllum gibbosum

Bulbophyllum gracillimum
A widespead lowland species. Commonly found in East and West Malaysian. It requires high humidity and best grown on fern slab.

Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
This species is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It is best grown in humid, warm and airy place. It is free-flowering when grown to mature size and given sufficient heat.

Bulbophyllum graveolens (Indonesia)

Bulbophyllum habrotinum

	Bulbophyllum hanifii

Bulbophyllum hirtulum
This is a Malaysian Species which occurs in the highland and the lowland. The highland form has bigger and rounder leaves. The flowers are only about 6 mm tall. Grow it on fern slab.

Bulbophyllum hirundinis (Taiwan)

Bulbophyllum inunctum
This species can be found in Indonesia, Borneo, and West Malaysia and maybe in Philippines. It is usually restricted to certain places but in abundance. It requires high humidity. It is recommended to be grown in perlite to provide sufficient humidity. Can also be mounted.

Bulbophyllum jacobsonii

Bulbophyllum Species: A - E | F - K | L - P | Q - Z

Bulbophyllum - Coelogyne - Dendrobium - Paphiopedilum - Phalaenopsis - Miscellaneous