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Pale Umbrella Orchid (Bulbophyllum longiflorum)

Pale Umbrella Orchid (Bulbophyllum longiflorum) is an orchid species known for its unique, long-lasting flowers and epiphytic growth habit, often found in tropical rainforests.

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Sunlight

Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun exposure.

Watering

Water when the potting medium is almost dry, reducing in cooler months. Ensure good drainage.

Soil

A well-draining orchid mix, typically containing bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite, is essential for epiphytic growth.

Temperature

Maintain warm temperatures between 18-25°C during the day, with a slight drop at night.

Habitat

Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season, reducing in winter.

Care Requirements

Light

Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun exposure.

Water

Water when the potting medium is almost dry, reducing in cooler months. Ensure good drainage.

Soil

A well-draining orchid mix, typically containing bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite, is essential for epiphytic growth.

Temperature

Maintain warm temperatures between 18-25°C during the day, with a slight drop at night.

Avoid temperatures below 15°C.

Habitat

Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season, reducing in winter.

Apply every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Hanging, Pot

Plant Environment

Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.5 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Bulbophyllum clavigerum (Fitzg.) F.Muell.
Bulbophyllum eberhardtii (Gagnep.) Seidenf.
Bulbophyllum insulare J.J.Sm.
Bulbophyllum koordersii (Rolfe) J.J.Sm.
Bulbophyllum layardii (F.Muell. & Kraenzl.) J.J.Sm.
Bulbophyllum pulchrum (N.E.Br.) J.J.Sm.
Bulbophyllum stragularium (Rchb.f.) J.J.Sm.
Bulbophyllum trisetum Ames
Cirrhopetalum africanum Schltr.
Cirrhopetalum clavigerum Fitzg.
Cirrhopetalum eberhardtii Gagnep.
Cirrhopetalum elegans Teijsm. & Binn.
Cirrhopetalum kenejianum Schltr.
Cirrhopetalum koordersii Rolfe
Cirrhopetalum layardii F.Muell. & Kraenzl.
Cirrhopetalum longiflorum (Thouars) Schltr.
Cirrhopetalum pulchrum N.E.Br.
Cirrhopetalum stragularium Rchb.f.
Cirrhopetalum trisetum (Ames) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist
Cirrhopetalum umbellatum (G.Forst.) Reinw. ex Hook. & Arn.
Cirrhopetalum zygoglossum Garay, Hamer & Siegerist
Cymbidium umbellatum (G.Forst.) Spreng.
Epidendrum umbellatum G.Forst.
Inobulbon layardii (F.Muell. & Kraenzl.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
Phyllorkis clavigera (Fitzg.) Kuntze
Phyllorkis longiflora (Thouars) Kuntze
Phyllorkis longiphylis Thouars
Zygoglossum umbellatum Reinw.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyOrchidaceae
  • genusBulbophyllum
  • speciesBulbophyllum longiflorum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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