Bulbophyllum

Lilacs

About Bulbophyllum and Lilacs

Bulbophyllum

Lilacs

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Europe, Northern America

Types

Bulbophyllum grandiflorum

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

Number of Varieties

20001000

0 40000

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Habitat

Humid climates, Well Drained

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-153-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

8-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

35.60 cm10.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.60 cm9.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold, Light Green, Tan

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense

Syringa

Common Name

Bulbophyllum, Orchid

Lilac

In Hindi

Bulbophyllum plant

बकाइन

In German

Bulbophyllum Pflanze

Flieder

In French

Bulbophyllum plante

lilas

In Spanish

bulbophyllum planta

lila

In Greek

βολβόφυλλο φυτό

πασχαλιά

In Portuguese

Bulbophyllum plantar

lilás

In Polish

Bulbophyllum roślina

liliowy

In Latin

Bulbophyllum herba

lilac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Lamiales

Family

Orchidaceae

Oleaceae

Genus

Bulbophyllum

Syringa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Podochileae

Oleeae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

200012

1 27800

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Properties of Bulbophyllum and Lilacs

Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Lilacs? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Lilacs. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Lilacs doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like and Lilacs has allergic reactions like . 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 Lilacs and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Lilacs

Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Lilacs season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.

Bulbophyllum and Lilacs Physical Information

Bulbophyllum and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Lilacs are as follows:

Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Bulbophyllum and Lilacs

Care of Bulbophyllum and Lilacs 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 Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.