Bulbophyllum mandibulare Platystele Avoid strong

Avoid strong

and a small violet-mauve labellum at the center

Neat and tufted in habit

Temperature: 60–86°F (16–30°C)

narrow foliage

Bulbophyllum mandibulare Platystele Avoid strongAn intermediate growing epiphyte from the montane forests of Southeast Asia, producing large solitary flowers with a broad, forward curving hooded dorsal sepal, robust fused lateral sepals forming a deep concave structure with strong longitudinal veining, and a conspicuously pubescent, hairy labelo an architectural floral form that evokes the open jaw suggested by the species name. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun