Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Scratches, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
BROMELIA pinguin
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
In Hindi
Candelaria
bromelia pinguin plant
In German
Candelaria
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
In French
Candelaria
plante Bromelia Pinguin
In Spanish
Candelaria
planta Bromelia Pinguin
In Greek
Candelaria
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
In Portuguese
Candelaria
planta Caraguatá
In Polish
Candelaria
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
In Latin
Candelaria
Commelina pinguin herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Bromeliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Bromelia Pinguin doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bromelia Pinguin has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin
Season and care of Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available.
Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin Physical Information
Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
- Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin
Care of Candelaria and Bromelia Pinguin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromelia Pinguin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.