Bulbophyllum affine

Author Lindl.

Species 2 awards
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Found in 9 countries
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How to grow Bulbophyllum Care guide from the American Orchid Society
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Care and culture for Bulbophyllum affine Photos and growing information from the Orchid Species Encyclopedia

Growing conditions

Intermediate Temperature class
902–2,038m Elevation
7°C Day/night drop
1,967mm Annual rainfall
Jan Dry rest

Temperature

23°N Northern Hemisphere
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13°18°23°28°33°
Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

1,967mm/year
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Dry rest period: Jan - reduce watering during these months
Jan 18° 16–22 11° 8–12 27mm
Feb 19° 17–23 12° 9–13 50mm
Mar 21° 20–26 14° 12–16 61mm
Apr 25° 23–28 17° 15–19 115mm
May 27° 25–29 20° 17–21 243mm
Jun 28° 26–30 21° 19–23 309mm
Jul 28° 27–31 22° 20–24 321mm
Aug 28° 27–30 22° 19–24 346mm
Sep 27° 26–29 21° 18–23 261mm
Oct 25° 24–27 19° 16–20 141mm
Nov 22° 21–24 15° 13–17 62mm
Dec 19° 18–21 12° 10–14 31mm

Bloom Season

Based on 99 Bulbophyllum awards. Showing genus-level data.

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Awards

Photo: V. Clowes
AM / AOC 2023 'Robyniana'
83.00 points Exhibited by Wilson P. NSW 14 December 2023 Follow up to Eastwood Circle Meet
Measurements
Flower size 48 × 27 mm Petals 15 × 4 mm Dorsal sepal 25 × 6 mm Lateral sepals 26 × 7 mm Lip 8 × 3 mm
9 inflorescences 217 flowers

9 inflorescences flower count 217, relevant 25 length 370mm. All segments base colour NN155D, stripes Grey/Purple 183C and a dusting of Yellow 5C around column. Labellum Yellow 7C, side lobes Red 46A fading to Orange 26B at end of column.

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Photo: V. Clowes
ACM / AOC 2023 'Robyniana'
84.00 points Exhibited by Wilson P. NSW 14 December 2023 Follow up to Eastwood Circle Meet
Measurements
Flower size 48 × 27 mm Petals 15 × 4 mm Dorsal sepal 25 × 6 mm Lateral sepals 26 × 7 mm Lip 8 × 3 mm
9 inflorescences 217 flowers

9 inflorescences flower count 217, relevant 25 length 370mm. All segments base colour NN155D, stripes Grey/Purple 183C and a dusting of Yellow 5C around column. Labellum Yellow 7C, side lobes Red 46A fading to Orange 26B at end of column.

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Award Comparison

MeasurementAM/AOC 2023 'Robyniana'ACM/AOC 2023 'Robyniana'
Flower size48 × 27 mm48 × 27 mm
Petals15 × 4 mm15 × 4 mm
Dorsal sepal25 × 6 mm25 × 6 mm
Lateral sepals26 × 7 mm26 × 7 mm
Lip8 × 3 mm8 × 3 mm
Flower count217217
Inflorescences99

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