Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Keep ground moist, 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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Dancing Bulb
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Dancing Bulb
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Dancing Bulb and Bushy Bluestem 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 Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.