Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never 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, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA 'Foster's Freckles'
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Aechmea , Foster's Freckles Aechmea, Foster's Freckles Bromeliad
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Freckles Bromeliad
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Freckles Bromeliad
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Freckles Bromeliad
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Freckles Bromeliad
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Freckles Bromeliad
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Freckles Bromeliad
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Freckles Bromeliad
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Freckles Bromeliad
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Aechmea
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum. Freckles Bromeliad has thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Freckles Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freckles Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Freckles Bromeliad is Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Freckles Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Freckles Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Freckles Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum
Care of Freckles Bromeliad and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad 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.