Bulbophyllum arfakianum 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
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:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
WA & TAS: $20 per order
NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
Important:
Where certification is required, a physical address must be supplied for traceability. Delivery to a PO Box is still allowed.
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