Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Butterfly Bush
In German
Dancing Bulb
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Dancing Bulb
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
papilio rubo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Buddleja
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Butterfly Bush
Care of Dancing Bulb and Butterfly Bush 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 Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.