Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Not available
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Scratches, Skin cuts
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BROMELIA pinguin
Bidens alba
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Hindi
bromelia pinguin plant
Bidens
In German
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
Bidens
In French
plante Bromelia Pinguin
Bidens
In Spanish
planta Bromelia Pinguin
Bidens
In Greek
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
Bidens
In Portuguese
planta Caraguatá
Bidens
In Polish
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
Bidens
In Latin
Commelina pinguin herba
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asterales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens
Wondering what are the properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens? We provide you with everything About Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens. Bromelia Pinguin doesn't have thorns and Bidens doesn't have thorns. Also Bromelia Pinguin does not have fragrant flowers. Bromelia Pinguin has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts and Bidens has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts. 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 Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens
Season and care of Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bidens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Bidens is Neutral.
Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens Physical Information
Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens are as follows:
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromelia Pinguin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.