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Red Bulbophyllum Plant Care
Bulbophyllum corallinum Tixier & Guillaumin
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With its unique cascading growth habit, Bulbophyllum corallinum is a visually striking orchid native to Papua New Guinea. Its intricate red and white flowers are highly sought after by plant collectors for their unusual appearance and delicate beauty, making it a prized addition to any rare plant collection.
Every 5–7 days
Bright indirect to dappled shade
70°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Red Bulbophyllum?
Water Red Bulbophyllum every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to dappled shade. It prefers temperatures of 70°F (21°C) and above and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Red Bulbophyllum?
Red Bulbophyllum (Bulbophyllum corallinum) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Bulbophyllum genus. Red Bulbophyllum is native to Southeast Asia.
Red Bulbophyllum displays an epiphytic, clumping orchid growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Red Bulbophyllum produces unique, intricate flowers often with complex shapes and patterns.
How Often Should You Water a Red Bulbophyllum?
Bulbophyllum corallinum requires watering every 5–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Red Bulbophyllum Need?
Red Bulbophyllum thrives in bright indirect to dappled shade. Avoid placing Red Bulbophyllum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to dappled shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Red Bulbophyllum Prefer?
Bulbophyllum corallinum grows best at temperatures of 70°F. Red Bulbophyllum prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
70°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Red Bulbophyllum?
Loose, well-draining orchid mix with bark and sphagnum moss. Good drainage is essential for Red Bulbophyllum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Red Bulbophyllum?
Feed Red Bulbophyllum every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Red Bulbophyllum?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Red Bulbophyllum?
Red Bulbophyllum can be propagated through division, back bulbs, keiki propagation. Similar propagation techniques also apply to bulbophyllum acuminatum plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Red Bulbophyllum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Red Bulbophyllum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Red Bulbophyllum?
Red Bulbophyllum is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Red Bulbophyllum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Bulbophyllum genus — compare its care with other Bulbophyllum species on PlantoScan.
Bulbophyllum is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Red Bulbophyllum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Bulbophyllum Species
Other Bulbophyllum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Bulbophyllum corallinum Tixier & Guillaumin, family Orchidaceae (first published in Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 35: 204 (1963)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Red Bulbophyllum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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