Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Bromeliad
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Dancing Bulb
In German
Bromeliad
Dancing Bulb
In French
Bromeliad
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Bromeliad
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Bromeliad
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Bromeliad
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb. Bromeliad has thorns and Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Unknown and Dancing Bulb has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb
Care of Bromeliad and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Bromeliad 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.