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Bulbophyllum maximum

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Ricardo, Jul 15, 2020.

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  1. Jul 15, 2020 #1
    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    The flowers are tiny and a challenge to photograph. I had to hold my breath to get this photo.
    The lip is in the closed configuration, that is why it is not apparent in the photo.

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  2. Jul 15, 2020 #2
    J E

    J E Jaime Escobedo

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    Nice how bigibig is the plant? Haha i relate on holding breath to take a picture
     
  3. Jul 16, 2020 #3
    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    The Bulbs are around thee inches high not counting the leaves. Growth is slow when compared to other Bulbophyllum. It is not a tidy grower, I had to use metal wires to guide the new growths so they would stay inside the basket. The inflorescence is deep red and so far about a foot and a half long.
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2020 #4
    RustyExotics

    RustyExotics Nicholas - It's a terrestrial thing

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    That's a fantastic picture of this species. Very well done!
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2020 #5
    naoki

    naoki Well-Known Member

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    It is cool to see the magnified flower of this species!
     
  6. Jul 19, 2020 #6
    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    I am trying to take even better photos but it is a challenge because the slightest air movement can move the flattened inflorescence.
     
  7. Nov 19, 2022 #7
    VCorchids

    VCorchids New Member

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    Nice pic, well done.
    We also have a Bulb. maximum and the inflorescence has reached 60cm (24 inches) and is still growing with the flowers opening sequentially, one at a time.
    Beautiful little flowers indeed.
     
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