Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Habitat
Humid climates
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Rose, Burgundy
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
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Root Plants
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
-
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
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, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Dancing Bulb
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Dancing Bulb
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Dancing Bulb and Dwarf Bearded 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 Dwarf Bearded 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.