Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Humid climates
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Kale
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
गोभी
In German
Dancing Bulb
Grünkohl
In French
Dancing Bulb
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Col rizada
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Couve
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
kale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Kale
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and Kale Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Kale are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Kale
Care of Dancing Bulb and Kale 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 Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.