Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Bulbs, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
CYMBIDIUM
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
आर्किड
In German
Dancing Bulb
Cymbidium Orchid
In French
Dancing Bulb
Cymbidium Orchid
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Cymbidium Orchid
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
kymbes
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Cymbidium Orchid
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Cymbidium Orchid
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Cymbidium Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Cymbidium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Cymbidium Orchid
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Cymbidium Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Cymbidium Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cymbidium Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and Cymbidium Orchid Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Cymbidium Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Cymbidium Orchid are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
- Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dancing Bulb and Cymbidium Orchid
Care of Dancing Bulb and Cymbidium Orchid 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 Cymbidium Orchid 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 Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.