Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Trident Maple
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Trident Maple
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
arce de Trident
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Trident Maple
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Trident klon
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Trident Maple
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum. Trident Maple doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Trident Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Trident Maple has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum
Care of Trident Maple and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple 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.