Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates
  
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Beautiful Skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
  
Malus sylvestris
  
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
  
European crab apple
  
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
  
european crab apple
  
In German
Dancing Bulb
  
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
In French
Dancing Bulb
  
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
  
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
  
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
  
Malus sylvestris
  
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
  
Jabłoń dzika
  
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
  
european crab apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Tillandsia
  
Malus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and European Crab Apple
Care of Dancing Bulb and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.