Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Needle like
Plant Season
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
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Laelia
Dancing Bulb
In German
Laelia
Dancing Bulb
In French
Laelia
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Laelia
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Laelia
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Laelia
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Laelia
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Laelia
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Laelia and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Dancing Bulb. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Dancing Bulb has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash. 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 Laelia and Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Laelia and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Laelia and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Laelia and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Dancing Bulb
Care of Laelia and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Laelia 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.