Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
Humid climates
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
कोपु फूल
In German
Dancing Bulb
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Dancing Bulb
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Dancing Bulb does not have fragrant flowers. Dancing Bulb has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Dancing Bulb and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.
