Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Pride of Barbados
In German
Dancing Bulb
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Dancing Bulb
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Pride of Barbados
Care of Dancing Bulb and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.