Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Orchidaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Justicia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Malabar nut
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Malabar nut season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bulbophyllum and Malabar nut Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Malabar nut are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Malabar nut
Care of Bulbophyllum and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.