Bulbophyllum is a very ornate succulent with flowers, its flowers can bloom into a ball (composed of many star-like florets), its leaves are different in shape, and there are many varieties of bulbs. Next, we will introduce several varieties of bulbous orchids that are more common in life.
First, a few particularly beautiful varieties of potted bulbous orchids:
1. Hoya carnosa jade
Green leaf bulb orchid is more suitable for novices, this is the most common bulbous orchid variety, its leaves are long ovate, the leaves will grow particularly dense, it likes soft scattered light, if it is in the spring and autumn and winter when the temperature is not high, you can give more light, you can make its plant grow faster, the maintenance of potted bulbs to avoid frequent water supply, but also pay attention to maintaining high air humidity, environmental ventilation is also good, if in a sweltering environment, the environment is still particularly humid, it is particularly easy to infect germs.
2. Hoya carnosa krimson queen
White-edged bulbous orchid is a very beautiful leaf bulbous orchid species, its leaves will first grow out is particularly good-looking, but it should be noted that the leaves are white brocade leaves can not be photosynthesis, and so the leaves slowly grow, the part of the leaf brocade will be less and less, only the edge of the leaf is still white, and the center of the leaf is emerald green, which is also the characteristics of the white vein bulb.
3. Hoya carnosa compacta
The leaves of the curly bulb orchid are very special, the shape is like kelp, hanging curved on the pot, and the stems and leaves grow together to form the appearance of a rope knot.
The growth rate of the curled bulb is relatively slow, it is a very niche succulent, very attractive, and it is also a favorite species of bulbophyllum for many flower lovers.
4. Hoya australis
The leaves of the Australian bulbophyllum are particularly shiny, the leaves look more rounded and more cute, its leaves will grow low, and the stems will grow together.
This is a small succulent plant, which is very suitable for hanging pot maintenance, and it is a good choice to keep it on the window sill or on a balcony with more scattered light. If you look at it from a distance, you will feel that this plant is a bit like a banyan tree.
5. Silver-spotted orchid (Hoya curtisii)
Silver-spotted bulbous orchid is a very chic-looking bulbous orchid variety, its leaves have a lot of irregular silver-white spots, these spots will make the whole leaf look like it is artificially painted, this is the characteristics of the variety, this is a very niche bulbous orchid variety.
The difficulty of maintenance of the silver-spotted bulb is also relatively low, the plant is small, and the leaves are particularly small.
6. Inverted bulbous orchid (Hoya obovata)
The leaves of the inverted oviposphere orchid are relatively rounded, a bit like the heart leaf bulb orchid, its leaves are thick, the leaves look particularly full, and it is a novice succulent that is relatively easy to maintain.
7. Hoya linearis
The leaves of the bulbous orchid are stick-shaped, looking a bit similar to silk reeds (cacti), its stem will grow particularly dense, it is particularly suitable for raising on the window sill, if the growth is vigorous, it can form a curtain-like effect.
After the leaves are full, they are also relatively shiny. This is a more picky orchid variety, it is more picky about the environment, if the air humidity is too low, its leaves are easy to dry. The recommendation is to raise in a relatively high humidity environment all year round, the environment ventilation is also good, and it is given soft scattered light.
Second, maintenance precautions
Above is the white-edged bulb orchid
The maintenance difficulty of bulb orchids is relatively low, and they are suitable for maintenance on indoor window sills. Even if there is only a gentle scattering of light for about 3 to 6 hours a day, they can grow and flower normally.
Bulbophyllum orchids can climb vines to grow, and can also be maintained in pots. For example, keep it on an east- or south-facing window sill or balcony and let its leaves hang low. You can also set up a flower trellis in a pot to allow it to climb and grow. However, it should be noted that the growth rate of bulbous orchids is relatively slow, and we must be patient when maintaining.
Above is Hoya carnosa Chelsea.
The potted soil of the planted bulbophyllum should be loose and breathable, the drainage should be good, generally with coarse-grained peat soil, with granular stone (wheat stone, red jade soil, deer swamp soil, diatomaceous earth or volcanic stone, etc.), mixed in a 1:1 ratio, appropriately mixed with a little slow-release fertilizer, you can plant the bulb orchid very well, you can avoid rotten roots.
In the spring and autumn growth season, you can wait for 3 cm of pot soil to dry in time, and in the summer high temperature (temperature is higher than 33 degrees) and the winter low temperature (the minimum temperature should be maintained above 5 degrees), watering should be controlled.