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The Miniature of miniatures
Here are some in situ pics of Bulbophylllum minutissimum. One of the smallest orchids in the world (probably the smallest). Pseudobulbs measureing 3 millimetres across. I found this orchid by accident :) Its not really something that's easy to look for. See if you can see the flowers.
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Wow, that almost hurts the eyeballs. I think I saw some in the first pic. Not the second....still all buds. Am I right? :)
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If I'm seeing correctly, there are 2 flowers at about 12:00 and 5:00 on the right half of the first picture, and two almost side-by-side at about 1:00 and 2:00 in the second?
That is absolutely amazing! Cheers. Jim |
My, my, my, those are tiny! Think I spotted the flowers........
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I can count 4 flowers in the first pic and 2 in the second pic. Small single reddish coloured flower about the same size as the pseudobulbs.
When i say bulbs 3 millimetres across that is maximum. some are smaller. When they are in the sun they turn a reddish colour like the flowers but when they are a bit more shady the bulbs are green. These ones were in a very sunny position growing on mangroves. I have also seen this species growing on rocks once with a thin layer of moss. |
Anybody have a source for these in the US? I would love to grow some of that out. I also hear that they do well in the vivarium.
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is,n,t nature wonderfull?
my eyes are still hurting from staring. |
Very cool. This is exactly why Bulbophyllum is one of my most favorite of generas across all life forms.
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AWESOME...but I think I went blind for a moment trying to spot the flowers :lol:
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Amazing, I've heard of that plant but never seen a photo of it. Thanks for sharing something a bit special.
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Hi Orchid Lover
I also have this strange little bulbophyllum. I don't think there are too many around cos nobody seems to have heard of them. Mine was a freebie which was rescued by a guy in another Orchid Club. Apparently they grow in mangrove areas, amongst other places, which I guess means they like moisture and humidity. I think we were told it was the 3rd smallest orchid in the world. Couldn't imagine what the smallest must look like. That is a great :photo: by the way. :goodluck: Sue |
WOW, thats tiny, cute, but tiny, too tiny.
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I honestly would like to see an orchid that is smaller than this. I don't think there is one. lol. I measured the pseudobulbs and they average 2 millimetres across. I did a search on google for the smallest orchid and nothing came close to being this small as a plant. I'm sure there are orchids out there with smaller flowers. i have one Oberonia here with much smaller flowers (you can hardly see the flowers) but as a plant i would like to see something smaller than 2mm across. You might needs to get a microscope to see it.
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Here's another one this size, Platystele stenostachya:IOSPE PHOTOS
I have a book that shows the flower of this one resting comfortably on Roosevelt's nose (on the U.S. dime). |
Bulbophyllum minutissimum specimen
Here is a pic of a specimen plant next to a match stick just for size comparison. You can see how small these pseudobulbs are. Its hard to even believe that its an orchid, lol.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/1153/img1335ky6.jpg enjoy. |
wish I could find this one in the states!
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The match? Or the stuff to the right?
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Thought I would throw this past thread in here since it mentions Bulbophyllum minutissimum -
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-few-more.html |
either Ross :biggrin:
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Yup, that is really tiny. If I was to encounter that in nature I would suspect it to be a disease on a tree rather than an orchid. great now I want one!
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Hey Dorothy, any idea where I can get one of these? :drool: :drool:
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Contact andy83 .. as from the thread I posted earlier .. he did purchase one this past June ..
I can't remember where I saw this one .. :duh: |
If you find a source please PM as it has been on my wish list for some time now
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I know a source for them.
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From reading about growing it, should be fairly easy.
Here's some extra pics... Orchidaceae.net - Bulbophyllum minutissimum |
I have some divisions available!
email me: bandagedwings At yahoo dot com |
I have a hard time seeing it past all those lichens. Almost doesn't look like an orchid at all. :shock:
What I wonder about these minis is, what kind of pollinator is actually able to pollinate such tiny flowers? And what of the seeds? They must be the size of protozoa. |
Wow, I can't believe just how tiny this one is!
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Its not very attractive, I must say. :) But it's tiny!!!
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