Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
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
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Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Hydrangea
In German
Dancing Bulb
Hortensie
In French
Dancing Bulb
Hortensia
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Hortensia
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Hortensja
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Hibiscus
Family
Bromeliaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Dancing Bulb and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Dancing Bulb and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Dancing Bulb and Ubi. Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Dancing Bulb does not have fragrant flowers. Dancing Bulb has allergic reactions like and Ubi has allergic reactions like . 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Ubi
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Ubi Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Ubi are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Ubi
Care of Dancing Bulb and Ubi 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 Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.