Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
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
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Unknown
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
LYCASTE cochleata
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Lycaste Orchid
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Lycaste Orchidee
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Lycaste orchidée
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
Lycaste orquídea
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
Lycaste ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
Lycaste orquídea
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Lycaste orchidea
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
braemii orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Lycaste
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Maxillarieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Lycaste Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Lycaste Orchid? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Lycaste Orchid. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lycaste 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 Lycaste Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Lycaste Orchid
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Lycaste Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Lycaste Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Lycaste Orchid season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available.
Bulbophyllum and Lycaste Orchid Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Lycaste Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Lycaste Orchid are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
- Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bulbophyllum and Lycaste Orchid
Care of Bulbophyllum and Lycaste 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 Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.