Bulbophyllum foetidum Brassia vibrant appearance

vibrant appearance

To keep it thriving

Temperature: A hot-to-warm growing species

meaning it grows in soil rather than being an epiphyte like many other orchid species

amethystoglossa

Bulbophyllum foetidum Brassia vibrant appearanceThis large, epiphytic orchid species is native to New Guinea, thriving in the wet tropical biome. It is known for its relatively distant, ovoid pseudobulbs and large, elliptical leaves. Its name, foetidum, meaning foul smelling, refers to the unpleasant odor of its flowers, often described as fetid. Light: Requires shaded to filtered light; provide protection from strong sunlight, as it naturally grows in the shaded position of lowland forests.