Bulbophyllum macranthum semi-alba: what to expect?

[Gravelsack]

As part of my effort to increase my collection in the "pleasantly fragrant bulbophyllum" category, I recently purchased a Bulbophyllum macranthum "semi-alba" from ebay. The seller didn't provide any pictures of the flowers, but the price was right so I bought it.

Anyway while I wait for it to arrive (and then wait for it to flower), does anybody have any idea what kind of flower I can expect to see from a "semi-alba" form of this plant? The closest I can find on Google is a full alba.

[disalover]

I don't think there is a semi alba. The normal macranthum as white in it

[Gravelsack]

Originally Posted by disalover

I don't think there is a semi alba. The normal macranthum as white in it

It's true that macranthum has a white background, but there does seem to be a lot of variation in the center of the flower, from white to greenish, to bright yellow.

The full alba version is all white with no spotting...so who knows?

[Gravelsack]

Well, it arrived today, so I figured I'd post a pic or two. The seller said he believes it came from a Thai breeder, but the tag indicates that it is from one Okika nursery. I found a nursery by that name in Hawaii, but their phone number had been disconnected. Guess I'll just have to wait until it flowers to know what it will look like.

[disalover]

Looks like a heathy plant

[Gravelsack]

Originally Posted by disalover

Looks like a heathy plant

Yes, it arrived in excellent condition. The photo was taken maybe a half hour after taking it out of the box. The roots were in great shape as well. I removed it from the pot but left the potting media on the roots and made a sort of kokedama around it before tying it to the mount. It was originally potted in coconut husk and expanded glass.