Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
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Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Humid climates
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
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Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
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conjunctivitis, sneezing
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
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Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
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Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Arjuna
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Dancing Bulb
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Dancing Bulb
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
arjuna
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
arjuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Arjuna Tree
Care of Dancing Bulb and Arjuna Tree 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 Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.