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Bulbophyllum micropetalum

An endangered epiphytic orchid known only from Cameroon and the island of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea, where it grows in humid montane forest. A Bioko specimen came from dense, shady, humid primary forest on Pico Basilé at about 1,200 m. Grow it as an intermediate-temperature, shade-tolerant Bulbophyllum that wants constant moisture and moving air.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Epiphytic on trees in more or less dense, shady and humid primary montane forest; one collection was from a road bank.

The only GBIF elevation is about 1,220 m on Bioko; Wikipedia describes subtropical or tropical moist montane forest without giving a range.

CameroonGulf of Guinea Islands

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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