Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Dancing Bulb
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Dancing Bulb
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Dancing Bulb and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.