Bulbophyllum auratum 'Other World'

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Common name: The Golden Bulbophyllum clone

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Distribution: Thailand to Malaysia

Habitat: Mixed and open forest; 400-1200m

Life form: Epiphytic

Fragrance: Unpleasant

Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 6" long with 8-10 flowers in a whorl at the apex. Flowers are 1.5" across.

Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): Year round; peak in May and October

Comments: Bulbophyllum auratum 'Other World'

Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia

1: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2015-0755*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

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