Bulbophyllum rothschildianum 'Red Chimney'

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Common name: Rothschild's Bulbophyllum clone

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Distribution: Darjiling to China (S. Yunnan)

Habitat: 2130m

Life form: Epiphytic

Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 8" long with 5 red striped flowers. Flowers are 1" across and 6.5" long.

Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): February to December; peaks from September to November

Fragrance: Peach or fruity

1: Greenhouse 11: Intermediate Orchid House (GH11) • Accession: 2015-0821*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

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