Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Black Currant
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Carandas
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
karondas
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
karondas
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
karondas
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
karondas
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
karondas
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Carissa
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Karonda
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Karonda season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bulbophyllum and Karonda Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Karonda are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Karonda
Care of Bulbophyllum and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.