About two or three weeks ago, we went to the Kuala Lumpur Orchid and Bonsai 2015 exhibition. I for one...regret not taking pictures of the unique and lovely bonsai. They were all breathtaking. However...Farish's interest was mainly to look at the numerous orchid species on sale. My eyes were more on the air plants .
We went with a good friend whom we have known since our school days (at least Farish did...ngeee). As we were looking around, we came across this stall...supposedly to be one of the best orchid growers. He had with him a clump of Bulbophyllum Kubahense in a basket
...and our friend was excited because you don't get this commonly known 'The Kubah National Park Bulbophyllum' anywhere. The species can only be found in Sarawak Borneo.
Can you imagine Farish's excitement? He was like Aiden and Mya with new toys...and looking at the clump...I have to admit...it was a good buy....pricey....but still a good buy.
So...at home, we left the basket alone...we didn't want to repot it yet...letting it get comfortable with the environment.
Last weekend, we felt that it was the right time to repot...We prepared a large enough pot to let it grow better...hold and behold...to our surprise...the clump was not a clump at all...it was basically a few bulbos being put together. My heart went out to Farish...he looked so frustrated.
Look...my beloved had grown about 300+ species before...and he knows what he had gotten...he felt he was ripped...but...we decided that 'maybe' the orchid grower made an 'honest mistake'? (*me....how can you not known especially if you claim to be an otai in growing orchids?) So...we repot the bulbs and we are hoping for the best.
The first picture is of pre-repot....
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