Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
crimson pygmy
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
crimson pygmy
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
crimson pygmy
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Berberis
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Crimson Pygmy and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Bulbophyllum
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.