Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, 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?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, 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
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Ground Orchid
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Ground Orchid
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Ground Orchid
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Bletilla
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Arethuseae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum. Ground Orchid doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Ground Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Ground Orchid 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 Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Bulbophyllum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum
Care of Ground Orchid and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid 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.