Bulbophyllum arfaianum
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Bulbophyllum arfaianum is a distinctive species from New Guinea known for its dramatic pendant inflorescences carrying multiple striped flowers. The blooms are typically yellow to cream with strong maroon or purple striping, giving the plant a striking appearance when in flower.
Care
- Light: Bright filtered light.
- Water: Keep evenly moist. Do not allow plants to dry out for extended periods.
- Temperature: Warm to intermediate growing; ideally 18–30 °C.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity with good air movement.
- Media: Fine orchid bark, sphagnum moss, or mounted on cork or tree fern.
- Feeding: Light feeding during active growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium-sized flowers
- Flower colour: Yellow or cream with maroon to purple striping
- Spike habit: Pendant, multi-flowered inflorescence
- Blooming season: Variable, often during warmer months
- Fragrance: May have a typical Bulbophyllum scent
- Plant size: Medium-sized clumping orchid
- Growth habit: Epiphytic with creeping rhizomes
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
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Most orders ship within 3–5 business days, depending on biosecurity processing, weather, and order size.
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Biosecurity Fees:
- WA & TAS: $20 per order
- NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and cover mandatory plant health certification.
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Size: 50mm pot