Bulbophyllum rothschildianum

[Jennyfleur]

Hello

Thanks to the encouragement of others on here, today I have ordered my very first Bulbo - Bulbophyllum rothschildianum.

It should arrive on Tuesday and so I was wondering if anyone has had growing experience of this one and has any recommendations? It's currently in bark and is in a pot (which suits my purposes better than a basket). I've read alot on the internet, but it's always nice to get people's experience and opinionson here (particularly if you're in the UK).

I'll post pictures when it arrives

[AHAB]

Sphagnum works excellent, keep moist but not wet.
Leave room for growth, fert 125 ppm n
I use MSU, but I am sure they will appreciate anything you can give them.
With the right conditions they will grow like weeds!
Caution: Bulbos are addictive...

PS order Bill Thoms book on Bulbophyllums.
Excellent read and funny as well.

[Jennyfleur]

Thanks I haven't had a good track record with anything that comes to me in moss - my conditions don't allow it to dry enough and so I've had to do some re-hab to get plants back on track! But, thanks for the advice (and the addiction warning! ) and I'll definately keep a look out for the book - much appreciated.

[AHAB]

Try net pots, they may dry faster for you...

[Jennyfleur]

Hmm, that's an interesting idea.

He/She/It arrived a little while ago so I've got some pics here Looking at how spaced the bulbs are, I might think basket in time, but I'll see how I go first.

The plant looks nice and steady and it's a surprise to have some of the buds out. Fingers crossed I can carry this on next year

Also, with regards to the smell, my nose is pretty good but I'm thinking "what smell?!"

[Jennyfleur]

... and another one, now all the flowers are open, simply because I've fallen in love with this guy! There's a faint smell now, but nothing horrid and certainly not strong (unless your nose is pressed against it!).

[Daethen]

Very nice and congrats.

[RosieC]

Looks really cool. Congratulations.

[miketg]

Definitely pick up the bill thoms book. Worth more than it's weight in gold. Pay attention to his recommendations on culture; they like it moist all the time. Be careful, they are addictive. Some smell good, others stink, but you really have to try to smell them, most of the time...