Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Melanesia
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Copperleaf
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Copperleaf
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Copperleaf
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
copperleaf
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
Copperleaf
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Acalypha
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Podochileae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Copperleaf
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Copperleaf season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Bulbophyllum and Copperleaf Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Copperleaf are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Bulbophyllum and Copperleaf
Care of Bulbophyllum and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.