Description
Bulbophyllum rysyanum (also called 'Rysy's Bulbophyllum' and 'Rysy's Orchid', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and grows in humid forests and near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum rysyanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum rysyanum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum rysyanum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season.