Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
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
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Hydrangea
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Hortensia
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
Hortensia
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Hortensja
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Ophiuroides
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Sorghum
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Centipede Grass season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass
Care of Bulbophyllum and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.