Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Cattleya orchid, Cattleya bicolor
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATTLEYA amethystoglossa
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Not Available
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Cattleya
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Cattleya
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Cattleya
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Cattleya
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Cattleya
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Cattleya
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Oncidium
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Cattleya and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Cattleya and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Cattleya and Bulbophyllum. Cattleya doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Cattleya does not have fragrant flowers. Cattleya has allergic reactions like Runny nose and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Runny nose. 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 Cattleya and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cattleya and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Cattleya and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Cattleya and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cattleya season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cattleya is Not Available and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cattleya is Not Available and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Cattleya and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Cattleya and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Cattleya height is 61.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Cattleya and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Cattleya flower color: Pink, Magenta, Lavender and Blue Violet
Cattleya leaf color: Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cattleya and Bulbophyllum
Care of Cattleya and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cattleya pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bulbophyllum pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.