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