Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Copperleaf
In German
Dancing Bulb
Copperleaf
In French
Dancing Bulb
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
copperleaf
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Copperleaf
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Euphorbiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Copperleaf
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and Copperleaf Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Copperleaf are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Dancing Bulb and Copperleaf
Care of Dancing Bulb and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.