Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
जायफल
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Muskatnuss
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
noix de muscade
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
nuez moscada
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
noz-moscada
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Myristica
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Nutmeg
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Nutmeg season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Bulbophyllum and Nutmeg Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Nutmeg are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Bulbophyllum and Nutmeg
Care of Bulbophyllum and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.