Bulbophyllum propinquum Kraenzl. 1908

Description:   The Scientific name means close, may refer to the close set flowers on the raceme, Found at altitudes around 1400 meters as a small sized, hot to cool growing epiphyte with conical psuedobulbs carrying a single, apical, lanceolate leaf that blooms in the late winter and spring!
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Photorights: Cedric Jancloes
  • Size:   Flowers are 5 mm wide and 10 mm long. Inflorescenc 3cm long
  • Collector/Witnesses:   Cedric Jancloes
  • Year Collected:   2011
  • Growing Media:   Pot/wood
  • Flowering Period:   August-december
  • Color:   Purple flower with purple lip and yellow median line.
  • Water:   water while growing with a lessening after the pseudobulbs have matured, 2 time daily
  • Light:   moderately bright light
  • Temperature:   16-25°C
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