Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Violet
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
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
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA ionantha
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
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
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Not Available
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum. Sky Plant doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Sky Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sky Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sky Plant is Not Available and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Sky Plant is Not Available and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum
Care of Sky Plant and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
