Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, 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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Candelaria
Dancing Bulb
In German
Candelaria
Dancing Bulb
In French
Candelaria
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Candelaria
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Candelaria
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Candelaria
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Candelaria
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Candelaria and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Dancing Bulb. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like and Dancing Bulb 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 Candelaria and Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Candelaria and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Dancing Bulb is while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is .
Candelaria and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Candelaria and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Care of Candelaria and Dancing Bulb
Care of Candelaria and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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.