Bulb. odoratum

[pheli]

I took the photo at a friend's garden.
The flowers are very different from other bulbophyllums'.

[tuvoc]

Neat one. I wonder how 'odoratum' it is.

Kim

[Anisa]

Originally Posted by tuvoc

Neat one. I wonder how 'odoratum' it is.

Kim

Hehe - same here. Thanks for sharing!

[CTB]

Beautiful, this one is a stinker, how strong of an odor does it have? I've been holding off growing it. Didn't want to draw flies.

[Tindomul]

Like a plum of gold! Very pretty!!!! Plant looks real healthy too.

[gnathaniel]

Originally Posted by CTB

Beautiful, this one is a stinker, how strong of an odor does it have? I've been holding off growing it. Didn't want to draw flies.

Actually, I think this species is supposed to be one of the more pleasantly scented bulbophyllums. Most bulbos seem to attract flies as pollinators, but since not all flies are carrion-eaters there are a number of species with sweet, fruity, musky, etc. fragrances. I don't grow this one but I have a Bulb. odoratissimum that to me smells just like Froot Loops!

Lovely plant, pheli, thanks for sharing!

--Nat