Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Glandular
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Artichoke
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Artichoke
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Artischocke
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Artichaut
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
Alcachofa
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
Alcachofra
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Karczoch
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Cynara
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Podochileae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Artichoke. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bulbophyllum and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Artichoke
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Artichoke season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Bulbophyllum and Artichoke Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Artichoke are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Bulbophyllum and Artichoke
Care of Bulbophyllum and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bulbophyllum pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.