Bulbophyllum re-spiking?

[whygreenberg]

So here's the question...Can Bulbophyllums send out a second spike from a pseudobulb which has already spiked in the past?

I imagine it's possible...because that's what is happening right now with my Bulbo. guttulatum. And I'm quite surprised. The same pseudobulb which put out a spike back in September is now putting out another.

Is this normal?

Many thanks!

[neyra]

I have more than a couple of Bulbos and from experience it can be quite normal with many species.

[Tom_in_PA]

yes it is normal...as an example my lepiduim spikes from the base of all the old bulbs every year

[Gold3nku5h]

Man, that would totally suck if they couldn't.

[whygreenberg]

Totally realized that I never updated this thread with photo of the rebloom!

Bulbophyllum guttulatum

[Roly0217]

Ohhh WOW Yvan !!!!!! That's a lovely species. Now I must add itto my must have list. Is this one a stinker or a nice smelling one??? All of my bulbos are sending out new pseudobulbs. Hopefully they'll spike soon. I'm dying to see the medusae in bloom. Congrats again !!!!!

[whygreenberg]

Thanks, Roly. This little cutie is not a stinker. Actually, no fragrance at all. It's also very very easy-going.

[Tindomul]

Ooooh!!!! That is nice!!! COngrats.

[MuscleGirl'sHobby]

It's beautiful! Nice job