Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Bilimbi
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
bilimbi
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
bilimbi
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
bilimbi
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
bilimbi
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
bilimbi
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Oxalidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Averrhoa
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Bilimbi
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Bilimbi season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bulbophyllum and Bilimbi Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Bilimbi are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Bilimbi
Care of Bulbophyllum and Bilimbi 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 Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.