Bulbophyllum Cochinchinense 'Rainbow' in Bloom!

[AndreaK]

Bulbophyllum Cochinchinense 'Rainbow'
(synonym: Bulbo. Macranthum)

I purchased this Bulbo. as a bare root in Jan., 2015. I was so disappointed when both leading new growths succumbed to frost damage sustained during the trip home. As it continued to do absolutely nothing all the way into July, I thought the plant was going to eventually die. I read about care tips, had done everything I could think of to do, and still nothing. Not wanting to give up on it completely, I kept on caring for it. Then our air conditioner went out. My Bulbo. decided this was a good thing and proceeded to send out two new growths. It was then placed outside in the shade of my banana trees in the warm heat of August and it proceeded to flower.
Moral of the story: Never give up, you will often be rewarded for your efforts!