Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Copperleaf
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Copperleaf
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Copperleaf
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
copperleaf
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Copperleaf
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Copperleaf
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Acalypheae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Copperleaf and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Copperleaf and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Copperleaf and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Copperleaf and Bulbophyllum
Care of Copperleaf and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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.