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A Bulbophyllum that looks like a Masdevallia! This orchid has been causing confusion for botanists since it was first discovered in 1843! Subtle differences between plants created some controversy, but it is mostly settled today and Bulbo. maxillare is indeed considered by most to be its own species.
The orchid should bloom from spring to fall with flowers up to 6cm in size, with two gorgeous tails on each flower!
Bloom closes during evening and reopens at sunrise in the wild.
Difficulty:Beg/IntSize:Small-Mediumbulbs but grows indefinitelyBlooms:No AromaGrown by:Seed x sib
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“File:Bulbophyllum maxillare (Lindl.) Rchb.f. in W.G.Walpers, Ann. Bot. Syst. 6 248 (1861) (46865057334).jpg”bysunoochi from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japanis licensed underCC BY 2.0