Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Eria, Orchid
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Eria
In German
Dancing Bulb
Eria
In French
Dancing Bulb
Eria
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Eria
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
eria
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
eria
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Eria
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Pinalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Epidendroideae
Properties of Dancing Bulb and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Dancing Bulb and Eria? We provide you with everything About Dancing Bulb and Eria. Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Dancing Bulb does not have fragrant flowers. Dancing Bulb has allergic reactions like Not Available and Eria has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dancing Bulb and Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Eria
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Eria is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Eria is Not Available.
Dancing Bulb and Eria Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Eria are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Eria
Care of Dancing Bulb and Eria 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 Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.