Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Dendrobium
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Dendrobium
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Dendrobium
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
dendrobium
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Dendrobium
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
dendrobium
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Dendrobium
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
dendrobium
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Podochileae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum. Dendrobium doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Dendrobium does not have fragrant flowers. Dendrobium has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. 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 Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is Not Available and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum
Care of Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done 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 Dendrobium 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.