Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Rocket Dame
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Vomiting. 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 Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Bulbophyllum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum
Care of Dame's Rocket and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.