Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb. Dendrochilum Orchid doesn't have thorns and Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns. Also Dendrochilum Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Dendrochilum Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dancing Bulb 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 Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
