Bulbophyllum - who am I? - Orchid Board

Hobbes1911 · #1 03-23-2015, 04:40 PM

I purchased this orchid from a local greenhouse without an ID. It recently threw a spike and I was hoping I was not too far off with my guess of B. mirum. I'll update once the spike opens, but regardless I was hoping someone has an idea of what it could be in the meantime.

First picture is just foliage, the second is the spike.

Hobbes1911 · #2 04-01-2015, 02:49 PM

The spike opened and is looking like this now. Anyone with any ideas? I was thinking B. frostii, but I am not sure.

No-Pro-mwa · #3 04-02-2015, 12:32 PM

I don't know but it is cute.

Judi · #4 04-02-2015, 08:15 PM

Without a tag, one can never be absolutely certain, but it looks like a Bulbophyllum frostii to me as well.

sbrofio · #5 04-03-2015, 08:37 AM

I vote for frostii too.

Robe · #6 04-03-2015, 09:22 AM

Well if you haven't a tag the only sure thing is that it's a Bulbophyllum and that is very cute with those rounded little bulbs with no signs of wrinkles!
You can give him a name that of course is not a true registered clone but can be useful for you, to remind you of which plant you're talking about.
Use the double quotes as single ones would be used for a registered clone/cultivar.
I'd propose Bulbophyllum sp. "Cute maybe fostii"