Orchid-Cirrhopetalum corolliferum

                                    

                                
   ID#765
 
 

Cirrhopetalum corolliferum synonym:Bulbophyllum curtisi

abbrev: Cirr.


Usually small plants with creeping rhizomes. Dorsal sepal is much smaller than the usually in rolled lateral sepal which has adnate margins.

Inflorescence umbellate which can be upright, pendulous or arching.

Pseudobulbs are conical-shaped and obscurely angled with a single spoon-like leaf atop each pseudobulb.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: trailing PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, only. WATER: moist but well drained, high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Hanging basket with S. moss
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: umbrella type flower with magenta color. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: conical shape pseudobulbs of creeping nature growing in lateral direction. Suitable for hanging baskets.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant received in 4” plastic basket with S. moss., roots and pseudobulbs at rim, many arial roots. -January 2014:(1) 4” aircone pot. Plant does not look healthy, roots look dry and pseudobulbs look rust color...? recently transfered to pot instead of wood basket, placed closer to humidifier. Will watch closely to plant’s response.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

Additional Information: www.carmelaorchids.net

Carmela orchids Inc.  Phone (808) 963-6189    P.O. Box 277, Hakalau, Hawaii 96710

Oct . 24, 2012

Oct. 25, 2012

Flower SAMPLE photo

January 2014