Plant of interest
Interesting and very different
( Photo courtesy of Gary Yong Gee )
Bulbophyllum medusae
This beautiful species orchid from South East Asia is admired by all who see it for not only its beauty but its fascinating long pendulous tendrils which makes it quite unique in the orchid world.
The name is derived from the Greek legend of Medusa as the flower shape appears to represent her hair which was snakes.
It can be grown very successfully in warmer temperate climates where it enjoys higher humidity, good air circulation and moderate light. It does not like to dry out so should be kept mist and sphagnam moss would be an ideal growing medium.