Black Toe Tropicals
Bulbophyllum diplohelix
Bulbophyllum diplohelix
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A small species from West Papua with a short creeping rhizome and elliptic leaves. Flowers are about 5cm in height, with elongated lateral sepals that coil around each other towards the tips. Blooms multiple times a year when cultivated in the right conditions. Best grown and displayed on a narrow but long piece of fern bark.
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Growth Form and Habit | Rhizomatous epiphyte |
| Mature Size | Small (7-10cm leafspan) |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light | Bright shade to bright, indirect |
| Humidity | 65-75% |
| Climate | Lowland |
| Watering | Allow to dry slightly between waterings |
| Medium | Grow mounted on a free-draining medium |
| Ease of Cultivation | Moderate |
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Size Guide
Size Guide
For all plants excluding Orchids, vines and small/mini species
Small: leafspan of 5-15cm, height 5-8cm
Medium: leafspan of 16-25cm, height 9-15cm
Large and above: >26cm leafspan, height >16cm
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