Orchid ‘Bulbophyllum Lobbii’ Starter

Bulbophyllum lobii is found in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and the north of India at altitudes up to 2.000 meters. The orchid is epiphytic, meaning it grows upon other plants and trees. Bulbophyllum lobii reaches 20 centimetre, with flowers up to 10 centimetre. The leaves are dark green, pointy and quite firm. Each one grows from a thickened bulb. The plant blossoms from the end of May until July with multiple flowers at once, each growing from a 15 centimetre flower stem. These flowers have alternating yellow and purple stripes. The petals, not the lip, are the most striking part of Bulbophyllum lobii. The top flower petal is pointy and resembles a letter opener. Two others are on the side of the flower and curl, making them look like two half moons. The lip is found in the middle of the flower and curls downwards.