Orchid ‘Bulbophyllum Echinolabium’ Type X

Bulbophyllum echinolabium is a medium sized orchid species. Every 4 cm tall, droplet-shaped pseudobulb carries a single leaf. Leaves of this species are somewhat curved inside and are relatively sturdy. The pseudobulbs of this sympodial orchid are close together. From the base of a pseudobulb, a flower stalk of around 70 cm could be produced carrying a single flower. The flower is elongated, star-shaped and has a notable dark colored labellum. The color of the rest of the glossy flower is a faint yellow with a red-brown striped pattern. This species carries the title producer of the biggest flower within the Bulbophyllinae subfamily with a maximum flower length of 40 cm. The main pollinators of this species are flies. This is the probable reason that the flowers of this species produce a foul odor. Bulbophyllum echinolabium flowers most frequently in spring and summer. Division is the most common way of propagation for this species. Make sure that every division has at least three mature pseudobulbs.