Bulbophyllum Daisy Chain/How to Grow?

[mother_earth]

I have had Bulbo Daisy Chain since 6/02 and it still hasn't bloomed. It continues to grow and look healthy. Does anyone have advice on blooming this orchid. Brenda

[Tindomul]

How do you keep it now? Did it experience any kind of root loss or damage when you first got it? Sometimes it takes a long time to recover.
I think this thread is better off in the Bulbo alliance svbforvm.

[Gin]

Hi ,
Up the light on it slowly , that is sometimes the reason for non blooming . Mine get more than some of the articles say about like Phrags. quite a bit, but a little less than Catt. light . Gin

[mother_earth]

It's in a west window now, it's been in a east window before. Guess I'll put it out on the front porch and try that. Thanks for the replys

[daemondamian]

Originally Posted by mother_earth

I have had Bulbo Daisy Chain since 6/02 and it still hasn't bloomed. It continues to grow and look healthy. Does anyone have advice on blooming this orchid. Brenda

Hi Brenda,
what temperatures do you keep it at? I have heard some bulbos [in particular medusae] won't bloom if they are kept too cool.

[mother_earth]

Thanks Damian, I keep the house at 71 degrees in winter. I put it on the window sill because I thought it might be to warm. I'll try moving it outside. Thanks for your reply. Brenda

[bonsai1504]

71 degrees shouldn't be too warm for it. it might be better in the 75-80 degree range.

[Tindomul]

Have you fed it? Lack in feeding this alliance seems to be a big reason for lack of blooms.