Graceful gracillimum
On the 4th of May (2 Weeks ago) I finally aded a new plant to my cannot-squeeze-anymore collection. I can’t remember when was the last time I bought an orchid, that seemed quite long ago. Anyway I went to the Singapore Botanical Gardens for a morning jog and happened to pass by the orchid sales area (actually i went there because I knew there will be orchid sales).
It caught my eye.
The graceful looking inflorescence was just too much to resist. Furthermore I have been looking for this plant for quite long.
Bulbophyllum gracillimum originates from Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Maluku, Borneo, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Australia, New Caledonia and Fiji – hence Singapore’s climate is suitable. It is a small plant which is a member of the Cirrhopetaloides section, similar to the familiar fan-like lepidum. This plant from the lowlands is usually found as an epiphyte in deeply shaded positions and is best grown on a slab with warm conditions provided year round and an evenly moist environment with good air circulation. Hmm…seems to match my growing area, though I may need to water more to keep bulbos happy. From the research done, this plant seems to be a frequent bloomer if the conditions are right, and I also observed that every pseudobulb has a spent spike. Looking forward to more flowers soon!
Downsides – The flowers last such a short while and I might miss it if I’m staying in camp for National service. Never mind, my Sony T200 will capture the finest moments!
HDB Carnivores! 
December 21, 2011 at 12:05 pm
wow its beautiful, where can i buy this orchid. i stay in a hdb flat beside mt faber n i do own a couple of plants mostly thrown aways or after blooming my friends will just pass it to me. im lucky i have green fingers usually it will bloom again in 3 months. i attach my orchids n ferns on tree trunks that i find under my block n place it facing the east just outside my apartment. you see i am a kampung boy from pasir pajang so i just can’t leave without plants especially trees. by the way my profession is a makeup artist n hair stylist so i deal with colors everyday. owning plants makes me very happy cause i don expect any thing in return as long as they are happy, healthy and green that makes me smile in my sleep. how i wish i can show u pictures,,,,, hahahahahah. ops btw im tinoq and here’s my contact 98162149 feel free to call me. have a good day