Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Purple
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green, Light 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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 shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Mosaic 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, Hummingbirds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Dancing Bulb
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Dancing Bulb
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Morbus nasturtium
Family
Bromeliaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Dancing Bulb and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Dancing Bulb and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Dancing Bulb and Mashua. Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Dancing Bulb does not have fragrant flowers. Dancing Bulb has allergic reactions like and Mashua has allergic reactions like . 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Mashua
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and Mashua Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Mashua are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Mashua
Care of Dancing Bulb and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.