Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Grasses
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Bouteloua
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Bulbophyllum and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.