Bulbophyllum grandiflorum is a warm growing species common in Sumatra, New Guinea and the surrounding islands. It grows on the lower trunks of large trees throughout the rain forest there. The odd shaped flower is spotted like a baby deer, and smells like pepper to me. Like most bulbophyllums, this one prefers to be kept moist throughout the year.
Bulbophyllum medusae is an epiphytic species, native to Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. This orchid was named after Gorgon Medusa of Greek Mythology, because the long sepals resemble the snakes that formed Medusa's hair. Bulbophyllum is one of my favorite genus within the orchid family. The diversity in the shape, color, and size of this genus is fascinating. It is also the largest genus in the orchid family, with more than 2,000 species.
