Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Aaron Caladium
In German
Dancing Bulb
Aaron Caladium
In French
Dancing Bulb
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Aaron Caladium
Care of Dancing Bulb and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.