Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Dwarf Iris
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Zwergiris
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
Enano Iris
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris
Care of Bulbophyllum and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.