Bulbophyllum tingabarinum

🔥 Bulbophyllum tingabarinum – Neon Orange Delight with a Surprising Scent 🔥

A true gem among miniature orchids, Bulbophyllum tingabarinum stands out with its vibrant, neon-to-burnt orange blooms that seem to glow against the plant’s compact frame. This eye-catching orchid produces relatively large flowers—up to eight per spike—in a dazzling display that’s hard to ignore.

Unlike many of its Bulbophyllum cousins, which are known for their pungent aromas, Bulbophyllum tingabarinum surprises with a pleasant scent, often described as carrot-like or hinting of cilantro. This makes it an ideal choice for orchid lovers who crave something bold yet fragrant.

✨ Botanical Highlights:

• Species: Bulbophyllum tingabarinum

• Flower Color: Striking deep orange, sometimes neon or burnt orange

• Scent: Pleasant and unique – often described as carrot- or cilantro-like

• Flower Size: Large for its size, with up to 8 flowers per spike

• Plant Size: Miniature, perfect for small spaces or terrarium culture

• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer

• Other Forms: Look out for the rare yellow form, B. tingabarinum f. flavum (also called pecten-veneris)

🌿 Cultivation Tips for Bulbophyllum tingabarinum:

💡 Light:
Prefers bright, filtered light (similar to Phalaenopsis or slightly more). Avoid direct sunlight, especially during the hottest part of the day.

🌡️ Temperature:
Grows well in intermediate to warm conditions (60–85°F / 16–29°C). A mild temperature drop at night can encourage blooming.

💧 Watering:
Keep the plant evenly moist during active growth. The fine roots do not tolerate complete drying, so regular watering is key—especially during spring and summer.

💦 Humidity & Airflow:
Loves high humidity (60–80%) and requires good air circulation to thrive. Ideal for terrariums or grow cabinets.

🌱 Potting & Media:
Can be mounted or grown in shallow pots with a mix that holds moisture well, such as sphagnum moss or a blend of fine bark and perlite. Repot every 2–3 years or when the media breaks down.

🌼 Fertilizer:
Feed with a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Organic options like kelp or fish emulsion can also support healthy growth and blooming.

This is a blooming size in a 2" or 3" pot about 1 to 2 years to bloom grown from seed, limited!

Add a splash of intense color, charmingly sweet aroma, and miniature elegance to your collection with Bulbophyllum tingabarinum—a small plant that makes a bold and fragrant statement.