General Description:

Bulbophyllum is a large genus of over 2000 species found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. About 34 species occur in Australia, most of which are endemic.

Bulbophyllum exiguum (previously Adelopetalum exiguum) is an epiphytic or lithophytic species having small, rounded pseudobulbs, each attached to a single leaf up to 25 mm long by about 10 mm wide. Mature plants form extensive clumps. The cream or pale yellow flowers appear during autumn on thin stalks, each bearing 3-4 flowers.

This species is well known in cultivation and is easily grown in temperate to tropical areas. It can be established on trees in the open garden or may be grown in pots or attached to bark or cork slabs, preferably in a situation having good light. When grown in pots a very freely draining mix is required such as pine bark chips. Fertilising with a liquid fertiliser after flowering is beneficial.

Plants are usually propagated by division of larger clumps.