Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Traube Tomate
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
tomate uva
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
tomate uva
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
tomate uva
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Solanum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Podochileae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Grape Tomato season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Bulbophyllum and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Grape Tomato
Care of Bulbophyllum and Grape Tomato 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 Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.