Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
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
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Bluebell plant
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
planta Bluebell
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
planta Bluebell
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Bluebell
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Bluebell? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Bluebell. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Bluebell doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bluebell 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 Bluebell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Bluebell
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Bluebell season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Bulbophyllum and Bluebell Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Bluebell are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Bluebell
Care of Bulbophyllum and Bluebell 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 Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
