Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little 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
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
miniature orchid
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
miniature orchid
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Pleione
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Pleione
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Pleione
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
miniature orchid
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
miniature orchid
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Pleione
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum. Miniature Orchid doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Miniature Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Miniature 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 Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum
Care of Miniature Orchid and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature 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.