Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Habitat
Humid climates
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Bromeliad
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Bromeliad
In German
Dancing Bulb
Bromeliad
In French
Dancing Bulb
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Bromeliad
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Bromeliad
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Bromeliad
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Bromeliad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad. Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Dancing Bulb does not have fragrant flowers. Dancing Bulb has allergic reactions like and Bromeliad has allergic reactions like . 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 Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad
Care of Dancing Bulb and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad pruning is done 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.