Bulbophyllum exaltatum

A robust epiphyte from the cloud forests of South America, producing long, arching racemes with small flowers arranged distichously along the rachis, each displaying spreading lateral sepals and a prominent, fleshy dark labellum. It grows with a vigorous, creeping habit and well-spaced pseudobulbs topped by a single firm leaf.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–60% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the pseudobulbs.
• Temperature: 58–75°F (14–24°C); an Intermediate grower with a minimum tolerance around 55°F (13°C).
• Humidity: 70–85%; provide good air circulation to keep the rhizome and roots healthy.
• Watering: Water regularly during active growth, allowing the medium to approach dryness briefly between waterings; avoid prolonged saturation.

Additional Notes

Best grown mounted on cork or tree fern to accommodate its creeping rhizome, or in a wide shallow basket with a coarse, open bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.