orchid Bulbophyllum polliculosum (rare orchid) 1 plant bloom size

Bulbophyllum polliculosum
🌿 How to Cultivate Bulbophyllum polliculosum
📍 Habitat & Growth Habit
Type: Epiphytic (grows on trees)

Natural range: Tropical forests in Southeast Asia

Growth: Creeping rhizomes with spaced pseudobulbs

🌡️ Temperature
Warm to intermediate growing

Day: 22–30°C (72–86°F)

Night: 16–20°C (60–68°F)

💧 Humidity & Water
High humidity: 60–80%

Watering: Keep evenly moist, but never soggy.

Water frequently in the growing season (spring to fall).

Reduce slightly in cooler months, but never let it dry out.

Likes good air movement to prevent rot.

☀️ Light
Low to medium light

Filtered light or dappled shade (like under tree canopy)

Avoid direct sun to prevent leaf burn

🌱 Potting/ Mounting
Best mounted on cork, tree fern, or driftwood with sphagnum moss

OR use a shallow pot with fine bark and sphagnum for moisture retention

Rhizomes spread, so give it space to creep

🌸 Flowering
Unique flowers, often with interesting textures and sometimes scent

Typically blooms from the base of the pseudobulbs

Ensure consistent care and avoid moving too much when in spike

🌬️ Airflow
Crucial to prevent fungal and bacterial issues, especially in humid setups

Use fans if grown indoors or in a greenhouse