Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Epiphyte
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
European crab apple
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
european crab apple
Dancing Bulb
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Dancing Bulb
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
european crab apple
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Dancing Bulb season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
European Crab Apple and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of European Crab Apple and Dancing Bulb
Care of European Crab Apple and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer European Crab Apple 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.