Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light 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
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Dendrochilum Orchid
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Dendrochilum Orchid
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Dendrochilum Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Dendrochilum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Dendrochilum Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dendrochilum Orchid 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 Dendrochilum Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Dendrochilum Orchid season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
- Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid
Care of Bulbophyllum and Dendrochilum Orchid 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 Dendrochilum Orchid 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 Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.