Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
South America, Argentina
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
Ipheion uniflorum
Common Name
Bromeliad
Spring Starflower, Springstar
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Spring Starflower
In German
Bromeliad
Frühling Borretsch
In French
Bromeliad
Spring Starflower
In Spanish
Bromeliad
primavera Flor de estrella
In Greek
Bromeliad
άνοιξη starflower
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
primavera Starflower
In Polish
Bromeliad
Wiosna Starflower
In Latin
Bromeliad
Spring Starflower
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Bromeliad and Spring Starflower
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Spring Starflower? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Spring Starflower. Bromeliad has thorns and Spring Starflower doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like and Spring Starflower has allergic reactions like . 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 Spring Starflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Spring Starflower
Season and care of Bromeliad and Spring Starflower is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Spring Starflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Starflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Spring Starflower Physical Information
Bromeliad and Spring Starflower physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Spring Starflower are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
- Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bromeliad and Spring Starflower
Care of Bromeliad and Spring Starflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Starflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.