Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Dendrobium
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Dendrobium
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Dendrobium
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
dendrobium
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
dendrobium
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Dendrobium
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Dendrobium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Dendrobium doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dendrobium 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 Dendrobium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Dendrobium season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium
Care of Bulbophyllum and Dendrobium 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 Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.