Bulbophyllum "Wilmar Galaxy Star" (dearii x lobii)

Water:  evenly moist (1-3x/wk)- careful: high risk 

for fungus on pseudobulbs from overwatering

Humidity: high

Fertilizer: 20-20-20 monthly

Temp: 58-90 °F

Light: 2000-3000 Fc

Rest period: Not needed or very brief winter with less watering.

Flowering: Spring-summer lasting 2-3 weeks, sweet scent; bobbing-head like lip trips insect into the flower, forcing pollination when it exits. See video below.

Repotting: Sensitive to repotting- may skip bloom. Sphagnum moss, mounted cork, shallow media for short roots.

Propogate:  Split pseudobulbs

Species Bulbophyllum Dearii originally from Borneo, Phillipines, Malaysia. Bulbophyllum Lobii also in Indonesia. Grows on tree trunks or limestone. 

The blossoms evoke scents of ripe, sweet nectarines! Like abstract art, I keep seeing the flower form anew from different angles:

I got a macrolens attachment for my IPhone camera. Here are the finer details up close:

 

Bobbing lip in action:

Link to Video Pending

This orchid from Ebay Seller Lucky Girl Orchids. Arrived with two blossoms on July 23, 2014. Despite the very delicate nature of the blossom, this seller did a phenomenal job of delivering intact flowers. Additional, her culture is impeccable with no flaws on any other part of the plant or the media. 

Credited sources:

http://www.orchidspecies.com/bulblobbii.htm

http://www.orchidspecies.com/bulbodearei.htm

http://www.andysorchids.com/

http://www.carterandholmes.com/bulbocare.html

Encyclia Jungle 'Valley Isle' x self

Acquired in bloom July 16, 2014 by way of Lenny Zieff of Victor's Florists at the GNYOS monthly meeting. Plant tag identifies origin as Exotic Maui Orchids.

Psychopsis Mendenhall 'Hildos' FCC/AOS

Gorgeous specimen in chronic double spike.                                                  

Looks like a bug ready for a hug!