Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Unknown
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
DIANELLA caerulea
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
blue flax lily
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
blau Flachs Lilie
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Dianella caerulea
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
Dianella caerulea
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
Dianella caerulea
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
blue flax lily
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
blue flax lily
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
blue flax lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Dianella
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Blue Flax Lily
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Blue Flax Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Blue Flax Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Blue Flax Lily season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bulbophyllum and Blue Flax Lily Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Blue Flax Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Blue Flax Lily are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Blue Flax Lily
Care of Bulbophyllum and Blue Flax Lily 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 Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.