Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Light
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Hortensie
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Hortensia
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
υδραγεία
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Hortensja
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Hibiscus
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Bulbophyllum season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum
Care of Hydrangea and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Hydrangea 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.