Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Humid climates
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Dancing Bulb
Crested Iris
In French
Dancing Bulb
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Crested Iris
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Crested Iris
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Crested Iris
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Crested Iris Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Crested Iris are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Crested Iris
Care of Dancing Bulb and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.