Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Terrestrial
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Zwergiris
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Dwarf Iris
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Enano Iris
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Irideae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Bulbophyllum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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.