Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Clivia
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Clivia
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Clivia
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Clivia
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Clivia
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
κλίβια
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Clivia
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Clivia
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Clivia
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Clivia
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clivia and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Bulbophyllum. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. 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 Clivia and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Clivia and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Clivia and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Clivia and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Clivia and Bulbophyllum
Care of Clivia and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Clivia 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.