Bulbophyllum lilacinum (?)

[nikkik]

Originally Posted by Bud

the flowers are similar to what Brooke posted but you have to show us the whole plant and if it has a lilac fragrance to really ascertain if it is a lilacinum....otherwise it is a fantastic flower.

Thank you for your kind words, I will be posting a picture later of the entire plant.

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Originally Posted by kindrag23

Ahhhhh!!! I have seen a version of these but they were red w spots!!! These are astoundingly beautiful!! I will have to look for a close relative of this!! Especially if it smells nice!!

Oh but I love me some bulbos more than paphs/phrags as well. I agree with their wildly growing patterns as well.

Thank you for the visit and nice comments, Kindra. I do love bulbos because to me they scream, "fun"! They are so unique and different.

[Bud]

I am wary of Bulbos and Masdies because I have a dry environment in my apartment. But I try very much to create the atmosphere they are used to in situ because I just love the way the flowers are engineered by nature and the colors are a joy to behold.

[nikkik]

Originally Posted by Bud

I am wary of Bulbos and Masdies because I have a dry environment in my apartment. But I try very much to create the atmosphere they are used to in situ because I just love the way the flowers are engineered by nature and the colors are a joy to behold.

I totally understand that. In the winter, most of my Bulbos are situated very close the the humidifier, additionally they each have their own humidity trays. I buy precut fruit that comes in sturdy, square, clear plastic containers, which works as a perfect humidity tray to place my mounts in. Plus it looks neat and organized because they match my circle saucers. I put sand pebbles in my humidity trays because the color is soft and looks good with both clay pots and any type of mount.

[Brooke]

Congrats - it sounds like your wish came true and you have a lilacinum.

Enjoy - Brooke

[nikkik]

A picture of the entire plant, as promised. I apologize for it loading sideways.

[nikkik]

Originally Posted by Brooke

Congrats - it sounds like your wish came true and you have a lilacinum.

Enjoy - Brooke

Thank you, Brooke!!

[Tindomul]

A great Bulbo, I think you got the name right, though I am no expert.

[Lynn in Michigan]

I really like this one. with a lilac smell too!I have just started to add some Bulbo's. no flowers yet. but I am learning they need a lot more humidity than I thought. So I have started to adjust for their needs. Please cross your fingers for me.

[nikkik]

Originally Posted by Tindomul

A great Bulbo, I think you got the name right, though I am no expert.

Thank you, Tindomul!

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Originally Posted by Lynn in Michigan

I really like this one. with a lilac smell too!I have just started to add some Bulbo's. no flowers yet. but I am learning they need a lot more humidity than I thought. So I have started to adjust for their needs. Please cross your fingers for me.

Thanks, Lynn! I really like Bulbos, my solarium has been nice and humid after adding some humidifiers and humidity trays. If you need more humidity, creating some trays would be a great option. What Bulbos do you currently have?