Buying bulbophyllum- any favorite?

[Helene]

I've never had bulbos before, but I really dont care about bad smell. Lol, that might change after smelling one😜😂

Pretty/fluffy- I like the long "threads" on the Elizabeth, same goes for medusa (but thats not on the list).

I really want a stinky one, just to smell one.

If they're not cute and fluffy- then I like the weirdos as well😎

Actually- cattleye are lovely flower, but somehow they look to elegant, to cute. Not sure why, but they just arent my cup of tea. (Never seen one in real life though)

I have enough space. Lol, I've just occupied a new room in the house for orchids- and next year I'm building a greenhouse.

Have 250w light- just in case. Got it from our farm- its growlight- but not led, so needs to be ventilated to keep the heat down.
For now all my orchids are inside in regular light from windows.

[theloyalplum]

My two cents, if I had a chance to grab all of them for a reasonable price, I'd do it. Forget the choosing and grab the lot. It's expensive enough, the shipping. Plus, quality bulbos are hard to come by, so even if it costs a pretty penny, just make spam fried rice for a week and forgo Starbucks for a bit, and it will pay off!

[Helene]

Lol- well, yeah, I can hear ya😎

But: I just bought 13 orchids to take home from vacation. And I am planning a new trip to the place I bought them- gonna buy a Bulbophyllum Phalaenopsis- and thats kinda Starbucks money for the next year😂😜

I wasnt planning on buying any- but I really want some spanish moss (dont have that in my country) and then I have to buy a couple more.

Meh, why did this arrive so shortly after me buying lots of orchids😑

But then again- its kinda like a early christmas present for myself? Right?

I'm addicted. Badly. Already.
But they are soooo cute, can't help it.

[Helene]

Yeah, add the cost of the trip- and the prize for the bulbophyllum phalaenopsis gets well…nothing I want to think about😂😎

(But its gonna be a trip with my hubby, so its a vacation for lovers without the kids. I just happened to choose the city next to the orchid-garden I went to😜 Smartass? Huh?)

[estación seca]

You have to calculate space - where are you going to put them during the winter when there's no sun? The light will get hot. You don't want it near your children.

[Jade]

It's good to hear that you're not worried about how bad some bulbos smell, because B. Phalenopsis has the most terrible smell in the all wide world (like rot meat). Anyway did you ever considered a B. Medusae or a B. Vaginatum? They're very nice!


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[JDT]

I have yet smelled any of my Bulbophyllum even the phalaenopsis when it was in bloom, but with my sinus problems the only time I really smell anything is when something is burning in my oven, lucky me I guess.

[Helene]

This vendor doesnt have the medusa on the list- the medusa is on my list, though "orchids I really want to buy"😎

I did see a bulb.phalaenopsis on my trip in July- had flowers, but seemes like they had been flowering awhile. Didnt smell anything very strong. But I did decide that I'm going back, and then I'm gonna get one to take home. They are amazing- doesnt look pretty, but it looks yeah- a bit rotten with all those big bulbs and yeah- I just liked it😎

But: beacuse of the new trip I'm planning, I'm not gonna buy many from this import- its better to buy them when I can actually see them. And if I spend all my money on this import, there will be less money to spend on the trip.

I know, its kind of a luxury problem. But I have been stuck with Ikea orchids, and finally got a chance to see how many beautiful orchids there really is, so I'm sooo happy😎😃


So far:
Spanish moss
Bulbophyllum Elizabeth

And the rest- still looking.
Yeah- I could buy them all, and only buy the big one on my trip- but somehow I like to see them, before buying.

Lol, never had a plant delivered with mail. Looks fun though, opening the box, finding treasures inside😊

[Helene]

Originally Posted by estación seca

You have to calculate space - where are you going to put them during the winter when there's no sun? The light will get hot. You don't want it near your children.

I've heard that "once bitten, twice shy" so I guess the kids will learn not to touch the light😎
Just kidding- I know, but its not that hot, its possible to adjust. And my kids are not that young. But of course: I always consider risks, that goes for plants that are dangerous to eat as well.

I have a room with racks, and I can put them in there, but for now they are just in normal lights. The problem is if I buy some that requires light all year, then I need room for them during winter.

But yeah, I know- one day I'll have to calculate everything- even maybe if I have room for new orchids, or even worse- give some up for adoption to get new ones😳😂
(I have a friend that I have infected with this strange urge to buy orchids and love them like babies, so guess she will help me if thats a problem&#128526

[Jackie26085]

I recently purchased four bulbo, ambrosia that's supposed to nice smelling for $5 (7 leads), Rothchildianum 7-10 leads for $10 (a parent of Ann buckleberry), fascinator, and lasiochilum that's supposed to smell like strawberries. I just want to brag about the price I got. That's all.


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