Bulbophyllum spodotriche

Bulbophyllum spodotricheMiniature, pendant species from Sulawesi. There is not much information out there on this species or on Section Epicranthes in general, but these have grown very well for me in intermediate to warm conditions. I start them out potted in fine bark to get them established, but they will ultimately do best mounted to hang pendent like their natural growth habit. I would recommend mounted these as they are ready. These are near bloom size seedlings from a

Plants are rooted in plug trays

and a plant in full bloom is a sight to behold

This will do well in terrariums given it is exposed to a nighttime temperature drop and some air circulation

The abaxial surface of the leaf begins as an almost blood red color and slowly fades

Plants are well-established in 2" pots

I have grown this species in terraria

This easy to grow species has variable leaves that are green covered with silver or pink veins

moisture and high humidity to do well

and the flowers are light pink with an interesting spade-shaped lip

Petioles develop a wonderful fuzz as they mature

This species has nicely white-striped leaves and just barely fuzzy petioles

I'd expect new leaves to be much nicer