Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Abutilon
In German
Dancing Bulb
Abutilon
In French
Dancing Bulb
Abutilon
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Abutilon
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Abutilon
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Abutilon
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Abutilon
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Abutilon Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Abutilon are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Abutilon
Care of Dancing Bulb and Abutilon 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 Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.