Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Humid climates
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
ANANAS
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Pineapple
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
अनानास
In German
Dancing Bulb
Ananas
In French
Dancing Bulb
Ananas
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Piña
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Abacaxi
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Ananas
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Pineapple
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Dancing Bulb and Pineapple Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Pineapple are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Dancing Bulb and Pineapple
Care of Dancing Bulb and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.