We have heard about different nick names for different types of orchids. Dove orchid (Peristeria elata), Palm orchids (Spathoglottis), Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis), Tiger orchid (Grammatophyllum), Pigeon orchid (Den. crumenatum), Black Orchid (Trichoglottis brachiata), Scorpion Orchid (Arachnis), Dancing Princess (Oncidiums), The Nun Orchid (Phaius) etc. are some of them.
In Kerala we have 'The Tongue Orchid'. The botanical name is Bulbophyllum fuscopurpureum. I've seen it growing only on rocks (Lithophyte). They are found at an altitude of around 1000M above MSL.
I find them very difficult plants to grow. The difference in temperature might be the reason. Any how I had them blooming at my home last year. The flowering time is Feb- March.
Jose
In Kerala we have 'The Tongue Orchid'. The botanical name is Bulbophyllum fuscopurpureum. I've seen it growing only on rocks (Lithophyte). They are found at an altitude of around 1000M above MSL.
Bulbophyllum fuscopurpureum - Excitement at seeing the buds.
Bulbophyllum fuscopurpureum - Buds developing
Bulbophyllum fuscopurpureum in bloom.
I find them very difficult plants to grow. The difference in temperature might be the reason. Any how I had them blooming at my home last year. The flowering time is Feb- March.
Jose
Congrats on being able to bloom it in the lowlands. I have seen a picture of a brown variant of this in a book from Tamil Nadu.
ReplyDeleteThe cultivation is really difficult. I'm still experimenting with the media.
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