Bulbophyllum pardolatum is a striking species within the Bulbophyllum genus, known for its unique spotted flowers and compact growth. This orchid has elongated pseudobulbs that produce a single, thick leaf, and its flowers are small but eye-catching, with yellow to pale green petals adorned with red or purple spots. These blooms appear on slender spikes, adding visual interest and a distinct pattern to any orchid collection.
This species is relatively easy to maintain indoors due to its adaptability to moderate humidity and low light levels, typical of forest understories. Bulbophyllum pardolatum's compact size and resilience to varying indoor conditions make it an excellent choice for small spaces.
Bulbophyllum pardolatum is native to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Myanmar, and parts of Malaysia, where it thrives in warm, humid forest environments. It grows as an epiphyte, attaching to tree bark and benefiting from filtered sunlight and high humidity in its natural habitat.
This orchid prefers a regular watering schedule, approximately once a week, allowing the medium to dry slightly between waterings. It benefits from rainwater or filtered water to avoid mineral build-up, which can harm its delicate roots. In winter, reduce watering to once every two weeks, as the plant requires less moisture in cooler months.
Bulbophyllum pardolatum does best in low to moderate, indirect light, similar to its shaded native environment. Place it near a north- or east-facing window, or provide filtered artificial light if natural light is insufficient. Avoid direct sunlight, as this can scorch the leaves and hinder flower development.
This species thrives in a humidity range of 60–80%, which aligns well with indoor humidity levels boosted by a humidifier or a pebble tray. This preference also makes it suitable for terrariums, where consistent moisture can be maintained around the roots and foliage.
Bulbophyllum pardolatum prefers warm temperatures, ideally between 20–26°C during the day, with a slight drop at night to around 18°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and areas with rapid temperature shifts, such as near radiators or air conditioners, to encourage stable growth and flowering.
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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. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
