Bulbophyllum saltatorium var. albociliatum ( miniatum) leafs are folling off

[merytt]

Originally Posted by gnathaniel

Hi Merytt, I can't help too much, but you might try looking for culture info on Bulbophyllum barbigerum, it's a close relative and I believe grows in similar conditions.

I grow a lot of bulbos and also had problems with this species (as in it died)-- in hindsight I think it needs warmer temperatures than I could consistently give it throughout the year. My house gets down to upper 50s F (C 13-16) on winter nights and this species doesn't do well with that.

Here's a link to the page with Charlie and Margaret Baker's culture sheet for barbigerum: Sheet List- Bulbophyllum. These cost US $10 for ten of them with progressive discounts if you buy a larger block; they're well worth it for any species you don't already know how to grow. Good luck!

--Nat

Thanks!!!!