Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Bulbophyllum
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.