Bulbophyllum pingtungensis

Pingtung Bulbophyllum

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Endemic epiphytic orchid from Pingtung, Taiwan. Features small clustered pseudobulbs and fragrant yellow-green blooms with red markings.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pingtung Bulbophyllum
Family Orchidaceae
Genus Bulbophyllum
Species Pingtungensis
Origin Taiwan
Blooming Summer, fragrant yellow-green flowers with red markings
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Epiphytic mix: fir bark, perlite, and charcoal for high drainage and aeration

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Watering

Keep medium slightly moist during active growth, reduce watering after flowering or during dormancy in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light, avoid direct sun which can scorch leaves; filtered shade preferred in summer

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Fertilization

Weak orchid fertilizer weekly at 1/4 strength during growing season (Spring to Autumn)

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Pruning

Remove dead pseudobulbs and spent flower spikes cleanly to encourage new growth

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
64° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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