Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Amur Schilf
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Amur silvergrass
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Bulbophyllum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.