Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
South America
Habitat
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Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Bromeliad
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Bromeliad
In Hindi
केमाज़
Bromeliad
In German
Camas
Bromeliad
In French
Camas
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Camas
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Camas
Bromeliad
In Polish
Camas
Bromeliad
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Camas and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Camas and Bromeliad. Camas doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Camas and Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Bromeliad
Season and care of Camas and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Bromeliad season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Camas and Bromeliad Physical Information
Camas and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Bromeliad are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Camas and Bromeliad
Care of Camas and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.