Bulbophyllum dearei

A striking epiphyte from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, bearing large solitary flowers with an upright dorsal sepal, long arching lateral sepals, and a fleshy, prominently striped labellum. It grows with a creeping rhizome and robust pseudobulbs, each supporting a single broad, leathery leaf.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–60% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the broad leaves.
• Temperature: 60–82°F (16–28°C); an Intermediate to Warm grower with a minimum tolerance around 55°F (13°C).
• Humidity: 70–85%; provide good air circulation to keep roots and rhizome 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, or in a wide shallow basket with a coarse, open bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.