Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Calla Lily
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Lys calla
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
Cala
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
Calla
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Calla Lily
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Zantedeschia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Calla Lily
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Calla Lily season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bulbophyllum and Calla Lily Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Calla Lily are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Calla Lily
Care of Bulbophyllum and Calla 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 Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.