Bulbophyllum ambrosia.

[NYEric]

Whole I'm getting help for plant..

I have this plant that I been growing for a couple of years. It's doubled in size but doesn't bloom. We water a lot, so I'm wondering if a dry period is required, any tips are welcomed, thanks.

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[troy]

I would try a seasonal temperature and light duration change if you havn't already

 

[kiwi]

First thing I would try is the chocolate shell

 

[NYEric]

I would try a seasonal temperature and light duration change if you havn't already

OK, I will move the mount by the window as the outside temps drop off, thanks.

First thing I would try is the chocolate shell

It's delicious with ice cream, we have Reese's chocolate and peanut flavor also!

 

[cnycharles]

I tried that one a few times and I think someone eventually told me it liked some size before flowering


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[KyushuCalanthe]

I grow mine outdoors year round and it flowers faithfully every spring. I second the idea of cooling it off/"drying it off" in winter. BTW temperatures stay below the low 50s for around three months, averaging around 45 F and occasionally dipping below freezing. I went and got cocky this year and mounted it to a plum tree - hopefully the frost won't get it.

 

[cnycharles]

I was told once that my cuitlauzia pendula could occasionally take a dusting of snow, so I hung it outside where I went back to school in central ny, and a week later it solidly dipped down into the 20sF and when it thawed out it quickly turned into yellow mush


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[NYEric]

I tried that one a few times and I think someone eventually told me it liked some size before flowering
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Some size!? This thing is getting ridiculous for non-blooming size!?

 

[NYEric]

I will not put outside, but by the open window should be OK, thanks.

 

[john lapointe]

All my Bulbophyllums go out side after the danger of frost has past and brought inwhen frost is eminent , I think that takes care of need for seasonal temperatures. In the winter they all go to live in the basement under artificial lights, LED fullspectrum. I do cute back a tad on watering during the winter months. My Bulbophylum ambrosia blooms faithfully come spring time, looks about 2/3rds the size of yours. I had a problem with the blooming, too much sun, increased the shade cloth to 80% and that increased my bloom count on my Bulbos. How's your humidity? I try to keep mine around 70%, seems to keep all the species happy. Good luck, the fragrace is to die for.

 

[Phaladdict]

Mine bloom regularly(in bud at this moment) and is not particularly difficult
Bright light between phal and cattleya (cattleya is ok just do it gradually if not accustomed) and a drop of temperature of about 5/6 degree between night and day is whath I give it, winter let it dry between waterings

 

[NYEric]

After trying to dry it to death, I moved the mount back to a place with good light and often watered. it put up 2 spikes, hopefully more to come,thanks.

 

[abax]

Good luck Eric. I'm looking forward to seeing
the bloom(s).

 

[BrucherT]

Bulbophyllum...I consider it the bourn whence no man returns. Just too crazy-various and I already have all the compulsive crazy I can handle with my slippers.

 

[NYEric]