Bulbophyllum arfakianum

[peterlin]

Bulbophyllum arfakianum

This is labeled Bulbophyllum arfakianum (green type).

I think this flower maybe similar to Bulb. fraudulentum and Bulb. fritillariflorum

I don't know the difference. In a few days I will take a peek inside of this flower. Now that I see this flower in person, I'm becoming more intrigued by it.

[Pattywack]

It is amazing whichever it is. I love the colors!

[WhiteRabbit]

Very cool!

[KonaLinda]

Very interesting flower. I wonder what is inside!

[peterlin]

Bulbophyllum arfakianum - peekaboo

First thing visible is the wiggly lip. Petals are really tiny - visible in the last photo but blurry. This is the best I can do with my phone camera.
Does anyone know what iphone app I can use to draw pointed arrow?

[AnonYMouse]

Awesome!

Does it smell? 3" bloom and same for leaf span?

(Wondering what I can get rid of to make space for this).

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Should also ask what conditions it is grown in.

[u bada]

love this one, patterns and coloring are amazing example of group... how are you growing it?

Anon, it's not a large plant but it scrambles big time, I've wanted one and it's related cousins (section hyalosema) forever but alas just don't have space or a gh for that matter... smallest ones in group are anteniferrum(spl?)types (ok so have that one)... actually the group taxonomy is a bit of mess...

peterlin, did you know there's a well known grower/hybridizer with your name here in SoCal?

[AnonYMouse]

I have an antenniferum and can't have sprawlers, either.

[peterlin]

I haven't detected scent from this flower yet. This pictured photo is growing on a cork plaque. It looks beautiful this way. The ones I'm selling are in plastic pot with moss.

[No-Pro-mwa]

So cool looking.