Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
अरवी
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Colocasia
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
Colocasia
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
Colocasia
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Kolokazja
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Alocasia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Taro? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Taro. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Taro 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 Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Taro
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Taro season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Bulbophyllum and Taro Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Taro are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Bulbophyllum and Taro
Care of Bulbophyllum and Taro 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 Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.