Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
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
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Scratches, Skin cuts
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BROMELIA pinguin
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
bromelia pinguin plant
Chionodoxa
In German
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
Chionodoxa
In French
plante Bromelia Pinguin
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
planta Bromelia Pinguin
Chionodoxa
In Greek
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
planta Caraguatá
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Commelina pinguin herba
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Bromeliales
Liliales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Bromelia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa. Bromelia Pinguin doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Bromelia Pinguin does not have fragrant flowers. Bromelia Pinguin has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromelia Pinguin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.