Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Epiphyte
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Ajowan
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Ajowan
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
aipo
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
seler
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
semina Carom
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Ajwain plant and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Bulbophyllum
Care of Ajwain plant and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bulbophyllum pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.