Bulbophyllum haniffii

Quantity: 1 plant is Blooming size

Photo by © W Rysy and The Swiss Orchid Foundation at the Jany Renz Heraria Website

Product information

Bulbophyllum haniffii is a miniature to small-sized orchid species native to southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Laos. It is a warm to cool-growing epiphyte with a creeping rhizome. The pseudobulbs are ovate and partially enveloped by an acuminate sheath. Each pseudobulb bears a single, apical, elliptic, acute basally conduplicate leaf.

The flowers of Bulbophyllum haniffii are deep red and very tiny, measuring about 1 cm in size. They are produced on a basal, very short, single-flowered inflorescence. The flowers are short-lived, but the plant can produce multiple inflorescences throughout the year.

Bulbophyllum haniffii is a relatively easy orchid to grow. It prefers to be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be watered regularly, but it should not be allowed to sit in water. Bulbophyllum haniffii should be fertilized once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Bulbophyllum haniffii is a beautiful and unique orchid species that is relatively easy to grow. It is a great choice for orchid growers of all levels of experience.

Here are some tips for growing Bulbophyllum haniffii:

• Plant the orchid in a well-draining potting mix.
• Place the plant in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
• Water the plant regularly, but do not allow it to sit in water.
• Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
• Repot the plant every two years, or when it outgrows its pot.

With proper care, Bulbophyllum haniffii will thrive and produce beautiful flowers for many years.

If you are looking for a blooming-size Bulbophyllum haniffii plant, you can expect it to be about 4 inches tall and wide. The plant will have several pseudobulbs, each with a single leaf. The inflorescence will be short and basal, and it will bear a single, deep red flower.

You can find blooming-size Bulbophyllum haniffii plants from a variety of online and offline orchid retailers. When choosing a plant, be sure to inspect it carefully for any signs of pests or diseases. The plant should also be well-hydrated and have healthy roots.

Once you have received your blooming-size Bulbophyllum haniffii plant, you should pot it in a well-draining potting mix. The plant can be placed in a pot or basket, and it should be hung or mounted in a location with bright, indirect light.

Water the plant regularly, but do not allow it to sit in water. The plant should be fertilized once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.