Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
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, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Laelia
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Laelia
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Laelia
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Laelia
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Laelia
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Laelia
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Laelia
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Laelia
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Laelia
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Laelia and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Bulbophyllum. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash. 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 Laelia and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Laelia and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Laelia and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Laelia and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Laelia and Bulbophyllum
Care of Laelia and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches 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 Laelia 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.