Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
southernwood
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Eberraute
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Southernwood
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Southernwood and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Southernwood and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Southernwood and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Southernwood and Bulbophyllum
Care of Southernwood and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.