What is this orchid - Orchid Board

Connie Star · #1 10-30-2018, 05:39 PM

I was at the Alejuela Costa Rica Orchid Show over the weekend and I bought a sample of this plant i bud. I don't know what it is and the person selling it seemed not to know either although there is a language barrier.
When I touched the mount, part of the lip quivered and flipped up towards the column, so I am assuming it is insect or bee polinated.

Roberta · #2 10-30-2018, 05:54 PM

It is a Bulbophyllum. It is probably a hybrid, with considerable Bulb. lobbii in its background. Because many hybrids with related parentage may look similar, I doubt that a definite ID is possible. But the care for all of the Bulb. lobbii hybrids is similar.

PaphMadMan · #3 11-01-2018, 06:06 PM

Bulbo. lobbiii is a variable species. Compare to this picture: IOSPE PHOTOS

Connie Star · #4 11-02-2018, 09:47 PM

That sure looks exactly like it. I can't wait for the bud to open.

Bulbopedilum · #5 11-03-2018, 05:10 AM

definitely bulbophyllum lobbii to me. And a wonderful one too

Good luck! Bulbos need lots of water

Connie Star · #6 11-04-2018, 12:27 PM

Thanks for the tip about watering. It is mounted and I have my orchids on an east facing porch so they don't get the rain and I have to water by hand.

dhurd2995 · #7 11-10-2018, 04:27 PM

Wow! Beautiful orchid.