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12-05-2014, 07:01 AM
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Bulbophyllum collettii
Bulbophyllum collettii, or also called wendlandianium a species from India, Burma and northern Thailand. I have had this specimen plant in my collection for a number of years now but this season has been the best blooming cycle ever. The bizarre looking flowers have a strange musty sent that attracting flies and other undesirable fly insects. This year I have a Maxillaria tenuifolia in flower at the same times, so I have this weird mix of musty coconut oil permeates through my shade house. But the strange thing is, those flies appear to have done their job, because a number of capsules are developing. Whether the seed will be fertilise is another story. But I love my bulbophyllums, especial the section cirrhopetalum, they are just so bizarre and striking. Give me a thumb up if you agree.
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12-05-2014, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Orchid killer
Bulbophyllum collettii, or also called wendlandianium a species from India, Burma and northern Thailand. I have had this specimen plant in my collection for a number of years now but this season has been the best blooming cycle ever. The bizarre looking flowers have a strange musty sent that attracting flies and other undesirable fly insects. This year I have a Maxillaria tenuifolia in flower at the same times, so I have this weird mix of musty coconut oil permeates through my shade house. But the strange thing is, those flies appear to have done their job, because a number of capsules are developing. Whether the seed will be fertilise is another story. But I love my bulbophyllums, especial the section cirrhopetalum, they are just so bizarre and striking. Give me a thumb up if you agree.
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Doesn't seem strange to me! :-)
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12-05-2014, 12:33 PM
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Those are rather pretty!
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12-05-2014, 12:46 PM
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Really neat flowers. I especially like the name, because my name is Colette. Lol
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12-05-2014, 02:20 PM
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Very nice!
I also think that Bulbophyllums are a great species, just started collecting them and want to expand on more. I don't have any of the Cirrhopetalum species yet but will be looking for them.
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12-06-2014, 10:52 AM
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Love it. I don't have any but I think there cool.
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12-07-2014, 06:11 PM
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Wonderful!
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12-10-2014, 12:29 PM
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Love bulbos they're great.
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Amazing colours!
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