Bulbophyllum capitatum

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Bulbophyllum capitatum

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Lisbon Anthracite Plant Pot 11.5cm / Anthracite

Lisbon Anthracite Plant Pot

11.5cm / Anthracite

£5.99

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Mondo Anthracite Pot 11cm / Pot and Saucer Set / Anthracite

Mondo Anthracite Pot

11cm / Pot and Saucer Set / Anthracite

£5.39

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Mondo Oat Pot 11cm / Pot and Saucer Set / Oat

Mondo Oat Pot

11cm / Pot and Saucer Set / Oat

£5.39

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Bulbophyllum capitatum is an epiphytic orchid native to Borneo (Sarawak) and western Java. It forms creeping rhizomes with small pseudobulbs topped by a single oval leaf, which emerges pale green and matures to darker glossy green.

In summer it produces clusters of yellow star‑shaped flowers, each about 1 cm across, mass‑flowering over the plant’s length. The flowers often attract flies for pollination, using a hinged lip that moves when touched.

This species grows sympodially, producing pseudobulbs in a chain that create a low‑spreading habit. Bulbophyllum capitatum prefers warm, humid rainforest conditions, making it suitable for indoor cultivation in terrariums or mounted displays in the UK.

Native to:
Borneo (Sarawak) and western Java. Mature leaves are oval, glossy dark green, emerging lighter green; pseudobulbs creep along slender rhizomes in a low‑spreading formation. Flowers are yellow, star‑shaped clusters about 1 cm wide/

Water:
Keep the potting medium moist. Mounted plants may require daily misting. 

Light:
Bright filtered light or shady conditions are ideal (avoid direct sun). 

Humidity:
Prefers high humidity, around 60 %, though it tolerates slightly lower with more frequent watering. As it is small, it’s well‑suited to terrariums given the elevated humidity.

Temperature:
Day: 20–27 °C; Night: minimum ~15 °C with a 5–10 °C drop between day and night for optimal flowering. UK indoor ambient temperatures typically suffice, but avoid placing near cold drafts.

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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.

Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.

We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.

We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.

That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for.

Some plants such as Begonia, may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.

All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting so they are in active growth when arriving with you.

The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.

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