Bulbophylum vaginatum
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A distinctive species forming dense mats of small pseudobulbs, producing clusters of starry yellow flowers with red markings. Flowers are carried on short umbels above the foliage and appear multiple times per year under good culture.
Care
- Light: Bright, filtered light; avoid harsh midday sun.
- Water: Keep evenly moist year-round; do not allow to dry out completely.
- Temperature: Intermediate to warm (15–30 °C).
- Media: Best grown mounted or in a shallow basket with sphagnum moss or fine mix to encourage spreading habit.
- Fertiliser: Apply dilute balanced fertiliser regularly during active growth.
Key Characteristics
- Flower Size: Around 2 cm
- Colour: Yellow with red or maroon markings
- Spike Habit: Umbels held just above the foliage
- Blooming Season: Sporadic, several times per year
- Fragrance: Light, sometimes musky
- Plant Size: Miniature, mat-forming species
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
Size: 3 - 5 Bulbs (Bare Rooted)