Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
jiujiangense, horizontale
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Trident Maple
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
arce de Trident
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
bordo Trident
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Trident klon
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Trident Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Trident Maple season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple
Care of Bulbophyllum and Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.