Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Corms, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Corms used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
BULBINE frutescens 'Hallmark'
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Bulbine, Hallmark Bulbine, Hallmark Cat's Whiskers, Bulbine Lily
In Hindi
Candelaria
Bulbine
In German
Candelaria
Bulbine
In French
Candelaria
Bulbine
In Spanish
Candelaria
Bulbine
In Greek
Candelaria
Bulbine
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Bulbine
In Polish
Candelaria
Bulbine
In Latin
Candelaria
Bulbine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Bletia
Bulbine Wolf
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelaria and Bulbine
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Bulbine? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Bulbine. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Bulbine doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bulbine 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 Bulbine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Bulbine
Season and care of Candelaria and Bulbine is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Bulbine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Bulbine season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Bulbine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Bulbine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelaria and Bulbine Physical Information
Candelaria and Bulbine physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bulbine height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Bulbine are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Bulbine flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Bulbine leaf color: Green
Care of Candelaria and Bulbine
Care of Candelaria and Bulbine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bulbine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bulbine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.