Bulbophyllum rothschildianum
Bulb. rothschildianum belongs to Bulbophyllum section Cirrhopetalum, characterized by umbel-like flower clusters and intricate floral designs. The species is found in southern Yunnan Province (China), northeastern India (Sikkim, Assam), Myanmar, and possibly Thailand. It grows epiphytically on trees in lowland to mid-altitude forests at elevations of 0-700 meters, thriving in warm, humid, shaded conditions.
It is an epiphyte with a creeping rhizome. Pseudobulbs are ovoid, 1-2 cm long, spaced 1-3 cm apart, and carry a single, apical leaf. Leaves are elliptic, leathery, 5-15 cm long, and medium to dark green.
Flowers are narrow individually (about 2.5 cm wide), but the inflorescence can be over 15 cm wide and extend up to 17 cm with elongated sepals. Color is creamy yellow to pale green background, heavily spotted or overlaid with dark burgundy to reddish-maroon markings. The lip is typically reddish. Flowers are arranged in a striking, fan-shaped umbel (3-8 flowers) on a basal, erect inflorescence. The dorsal sepal is broad and upright, lateral sepals are long and curved, and the lip is small and mobile. The fragrance to some is pleasant, often described as peachy, fruity, or sweet—unlike the foul odors of some Bulbophyllum species. The flower size and count make for a bold visual impact.
We have Blooming Size divisions growing in 4-inch pots with sphagnum moss for moisture retention. Bulb. rothschildianum can bloom twice a year (April-May and September-November). Flowers last for 1-2 weeks, with the umbel providing a prolonged display. As plants mature, move them to baskets where the long rhizomes can creep along at their pleasure and show off their beautiful flowers in wondrous cascades.
Bulb. rothschildianum belongs to Bulbophyllum section Cirrhopetalum, characterized by umbel-like flower clusters and intricate floral designs. The species is found in southern Yunnan Province (China), northeastern India (Sikkim, Assam), Myanmar, and possibly Thailand. It grows epiphytically on trees in lowland to mid-altitude forests at elevations of 0-700 meters, thriving in warm, humid, shaded conditions.
It is an epiphyte with a creeping rhizome. Pseudobulbs are ovoid, 1-2 cm long, spaced 1-3 cm apart, and carry a single, apical leaf. Leaves are elliptic, leathery, 5-15 cm long, and medium to dark green.
Flowers are narrow individually (about 2.5 cm wide), but the inflorescence can be over 15 cm wide and extend up to 17 cm with elongated sepals. Color is creamy yellow to pale green background, heavily spotted or overlaid with dark burgundy to reddish-maroon markings. The lip is typically reddish. Flowers are arranged in a striking, fan-shaped umbel (3-8 flowers) on a basal, erect inflorescence. The dorsal sepal is broad and upright, lateral sepals are long and curved, and the lip is small and mobile. The fragrance to some is pleasant, often described as peachy, fruity, or sweet—unlike the foul odors of some Bulbophyllum species. The flower size and count make for a bold visual impact.
We have Blooming Size divisions growing in 4-inch pots with sphagnum moss for moisture retention. Bulb. rothschildianum can bloom twice a year (April-May and September-November). Flowers last for 1-2 weeks, with the umbel providing a prolonged display. As plants mature, move them to baskets where the long rhizomes can creep along at their pleasure and show off their beautiful flowers in wondrous cascades.
Bulb. rothschildianum belongs to Bulbophyllum section Cirrhopetalum, characterized by umbel-like flower clusters and intricate floral designs. The species is found in southern Yunnan Province (China), northeastern India (Sikkim, Assam), Myanmar, and possibly Thailand. It grows epiphytically on trees in lowland to mid-altitude forests at elevations of 0-700 meters, thriving in warm, humid, shaded conditions.
It is an epiphyte with a creeping rhizome. Pseudobulbs are ovoid, 1-2 cm long, spaced 1-3 cm apart, and carry a single, apical leaf. Leaves are elliptic, leathery, 5-15 cm long, and medium to dark green.
Flowers are narrow individually (about 2.5 cm wide), but the inflorescence can be over 15 cm wide and extend up to 17 cm with elongated sepals. Color is creamy yellow to pale green background, heavily spotted or overlaid with dark burgundy to reddish-maroon markings. The lip is typically reddish. Flowers are arranged in a striking, fan-shaped umbel (3-8 flowers) on a basal, erect inflorescence. The dorsal sepal is broad and upright, lateral sepals are long and curved, and the lip is small and mobile. The fragrance to some is pleasant, often described as peachy, fruity, or sweet—unlike the foul odors of some Bulbophyllum species. The flower size and count make for a bold visual impact.
We have Blooming Size divisions growing in 4-inch pots with sphagnum moss for moisture retention. Bulb. rothschildianum can bloom twice a year (April-May and September-November). Flowers last for 1-2 weeks, with the umbel providing a prolonged display. As plants mature, move them to baskets where the long rhizomes can creep along at their pleasure and show off their beautiful flowers in wondrous cascades.
