Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Dancing Bulb
Wunderblume
In French
Dancing Bulb
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Maravilha
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Dancing Bulb and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.