Bulbophyllum smitinandii is also known as Smitinand's Bulbophyllum.
The Bulbophyllum smitinandii is found in Thailand and Vietnam as a small sized, hot to warm growing epiphyte that blooms in the spring with a single flower of 5 cm in size.
Light:
Bulbophyllum smitinandii grows mostly in shade. An average light level of 10000-12000 lux is fine.
Temperature:
The average daytime temperature is 22-30°C, at night 15-21°C, giving a daily difference of 7-9°C.
Humidity:
The Bulbophyllum smitinandii needs a humidity of 70%.
Substrate, growing media and repotting:
Grows mounted on cork or wood slabs. Good result can be achieved, attached on a block of plasticised mesh filled with sphagnum moss.
Watering:
Use soft water when watering Bulbophyllum smitinandii . It likes to stay humid. Don't let the roots dry out completely.
Fertilizer:
Weekly use 1/4 to 1/2 of the dosis fertilizer for orchids.
Rest period:
The Bulbophyllum smitinandii does not need a rest period. Reduce watering and fertilizer if the plant is kept in places with short winter days.