Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Humid climates
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Cholla
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Dancing Bulb
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Dancing Bulb
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
planta Salão
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
roślin Hall
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
plant Hall
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Cholla
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Cholla Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Cholla are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Dancing Bulb and Cholla
Care of Dancing Bulb and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.