Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H2
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
desert broom
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Wüste Besen
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
desert broom
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
desert broom
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
desert broom
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
desert broom
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Astereae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Unknown and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum
Care of Desert Broom and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.