Bulbophyllum smitinandii

This epiphytic orchid hails from tropical IndoChina (Thailand and Vietnam), growing in moist forests at low to mid elevations (likely around 1,000m). It features creeping rhizomes with small ovoid pseudobulbs, each topped by a single leathery, midgreen leaf. In late winter to spring, it produces a single, ~5 cm wide floweror occasionally successive blooms on short stemsthat are golden-yellow with a pinkish-purple lip, giving an umbrella-like appearance.

Native to:
IndoChina regionprimarily Thailand and Vietnamand occasionally recorded in Laos. This species inhabits tropical forest canopies, attaching to trees and thriving in warm, shaded, humid conditions.

Water:
Maintain evenly moist substrate during the growing season; reduce slightly over winter but never allow it to dry out fully.

Light:
Prefers bright, indirect lightmostly shaded, avoiding direct sun. Equivalent to gentle east or north-window exposure.

Humidity:
Thrives at 7085% humidity; essential to replicate its native conditions. Compact size makes it well-suited to terrarium or vivarium culture, provided there is some airflow to prevent fungus.

Temperature:
Warm to intermediate: daytime 2230C, with night-time dips to 1521C (a drop of around 710C helps promote flowering).Avoid extended periods below ~15C.