Bulbophyllum graveolens 'spotted'
This bulbophyllum under section Cirrhopetalum which is fringed-petaled.
Other name to this bulbophyllum is robust cirrhopetalum.
This species originated from New Guinea in rainforests on tree trunks at
elevations between 100 to 600 meters. It has a very large and single
leafted epiphyte. The leaf size can achieve up to 9 inch long some times
can more than that. This orchid bracteate inflorescence which has an
apical umbel of many long-lasting flowers sometimes more than 10
flowers. It held below the leaves.
This species requires a heavy
pot to contain the large and robust plant and should be given hot
temperatures, partial shade and high humidity as well as regular watering.
Even if the flower is no more, still, the fragrance can be~Jaggi Vasudev
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