Bulbo flabellum-veneris (lepidum)

[Ron-NY]

it seems that all varieties of lepidum have been moved to flabellum-veneris, based on Kew. This was stunning in full bloom but I didn not get around to taking pics then.

[jfrizz743]

That's a nice one. What's your culture for this one, Ron?

[ischel1]

Pretty flower, kinda looks lost in all that foliage doesn't it?

[Ron-NY]

That's a nice one. What's your culture for this one, Ron?

Geoffrey, I have it growing in and on a large (12") treefern pot. It is grown moist and intermediate but like most Bulbos, would appreciate a warmer winter than I can give them.

There must have been 25 spikes in bloom, at the same time, at one point.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

I bet it was something to see with 25 spikes in bloom at once! Nice growing, Ron!!

Cheers,
BD

[hera]

SO cool!

[Diane]

It is a lovely color. Nice shape too.

[Ron-NY]

It is a fast grower...another couple of years and I will no longer be able to find the treefern pot

[jfrizz743]

Ron, growing in treefern, do you worry about buildup of salts?

[Ron-NY]

it is watered with rainwater and an abundance of it...Growing Bulbos is a balance of moisture and air to the roots...I find that treefern works well for many Bulbo species. I worry more about salts and CHC. I have just started experimenting with Epiweb as a growing medium for mounts.