Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Primula elatior
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Oxlip
In German
Dancing Bulb
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Dancing Bulb
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Primula elatior
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Oxlip
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Oxlip
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Oxlip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Oxlip
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Oxlip Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Oxlip are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Oxlip
Care of Dancing Bulb and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.