Bulbophyllum nutans — a hard houseplant, prefers partial sun light
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Bulbophyllum nutans

Bulbophyllum Nutans

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Bulbophyllum nutans is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands in the family of Orchidaceae. They form into a cluster, creating a group of green-like bulb appearance that form pseudobulbs with cotyledon-like leaves on top that usually has two leaves. The orchids form an inflorescence of white-golden like flowers that shoot out from beneath the orchid's pseudobulbs.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Family
Orchidaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
15 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 20 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Fall
Native Area
Madagascar
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Bulbophyllum nutans leaf
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Bulbophyllum nutans leaf
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Bulbophyllum nutans flower
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Bulbophyllum nutans flower
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Bulbophyllum nutans fruit
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Bulbophyllum nutans fruit
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