Bulbophyllum affine
September 28, 2020
Bulbophyllum affine
One of my favorite bulbophyllums found in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, where I traveled a few years ago, is Bulbophyllum affine. Small-sized, warm- to cool-growing, this bulbophyllum blooms in June. It is found from 100 – 1,800 meters (300-6,000 feet) in the tropical valleys. Bhutan has over 485 species of orchids recorded. Luckily for Bhutan, Stig Dalström is working with the National Biodiversity Center in Thimphu, and more orchids are being discovered and described. Photographer is Eric Hunt, and the plant was grown by OrchidMania.
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Bulbophyllum retusiusculum
Paphinia rugosa
Dendrobium cruentum
Epipactis gigantea
Myrmecophila brysiana
Coelogyne xyrekes
Cattleya lueddemanniana
Warczewiczella discolor
Cleisocentron kinabaluense
Thelymitra crinita is endemic to Western Australia at elevations of sea level to 350 meters in coastal and near coastal forests and woodlands as a small to large-sized, cold-growing terrestrial that blooms in the spring. Grow plants of Thelymitra in small pots with sandy loam. Provide intermediate temperatures and very bright light levels. Most species of Thelymitra exhibit a strong dormancy period after flowering. Water regularly during active growth and begin to withhold water upon flowering. After flowering, withhold all water until the onset of new vegetative growth. Some species, however, grow in permanently moist habitats. In nature, many species have enhanced flowerings following fire. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots) Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia (www.orchidspecies.com and The AOS (https://www.aos.org/explore/thelymitra)
