Life Span
Perennial
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
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Long Barbed
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
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Hedges
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
BROMELIA
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Candelaria
Heart-of-flame
In German
Candelaria
Herz -of -Flame
In French
Candelaria
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
Candelaria
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Candelaria
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Candelaria
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Candelaria
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelaria and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Heart of Flame. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Candelaria and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Heart of Flame season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Candelaria and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Candelaria and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelaria and Heart of Flame
Care of Candelaria and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.