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Bulbophyllum keekee is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum, native to New Caledonia. It is protected in the northern province.The species epithet, keekee, honours Hugh Shaw MacKee, a botanist who collected for over 30 years in New Caledonia.
A note from PlantMom
Bulbophyllum keekee is generally resistant to disease and is affected by relatively few insect pests. Its care is considered challenging because it needs a high-humidity yet well-ventilated environment with few harmful pathogens. Too much watering can cause root rot. Although anyone can grow Bulbophyllum keekee, keeping it healthy and prompting it to flower again requires more growing experience.
— PlantMom
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Bulbophyllum
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
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