Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Yellow Monkshood, Carmichael's Monkshood, Kamchatka Aconite
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Upright
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Moist
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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
Average, Moist
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged 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
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Leaf spot, Mealy bugs, Mites, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting, weakness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Heart problems, Inflammation, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Nerve pain, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aconitum variegatum
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Aconite, Monkshood, Wolf's bane, Leopard's bane, Mousebane, Women's bane, Devil's helmet, Queen of all Poisons, or Blue rocket
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
बच्छनाभ
Dancing Bulb
In German
Eisenhut
Dancing Bulb
In French
aconit
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
acónito
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
monkshood
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Aconitum
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
tojad
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
aconitum
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Poales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Aconitum
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Delphinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Aconitum and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Aconitum and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Aconitum and Dancing Bulb. Aconitum doesn't have thorns and Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns. Also Aconitum does not have fragrant flowers. Aconitum has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness and Dancing Bulb has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Aconitum and Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aconitum and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Aconitum and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Aconitum and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aconitum season is Fall and Summer and Dancing Bulb season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Aconitum is Moist and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Aconitum is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Aconitum and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Aconitum and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Aconitum height is 130.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Aconitum and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Aconitum flower color: Blue and Violet
Aconitum leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Aconitum and Dancing Bulb
Care of Aconitum and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aconitum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aconitum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.