Bulbophyllum blepharistes is from southeast Asia. In the wild this species is an epiphyte, found in a variety of forest types and at elevations from sea level to 1,700 metres. Inflorescences measure up to 20cm, bear 5-10 flowers that form an umbel and measure 2 cm. Flowers usually bloom during the summer and autumn months.
 
This plant is flowering size and is mounted. Grow Bulbophyllum blepharistes on a mount or in a pot with moss and a medium/fine bark mix. Grow plants in moderate light, never in direct sunlight and keep them well watered all year. Grow this species in an intermediate or warm greenhouse and give it night-time temperatures of 15- 25 degrees and daytime temperatures of 26 to 34 degrees. Plants are better suited for a greenhouse but will grow and potentially flower indoors in a bright location or in a terrarium/paludarium with lights.
 
Family – Orchidaceae
Plant Passport - A Bulbophyllum blepharistes B 140084 c 8023 d GB