Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
pinkroot
Dancing Bulb
In German
Spigelia
Dancing Bulb
In French
Spigelia
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Spigelia
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Spigelia
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Spigelia
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Spigelia
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Loganiceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Pinkroot and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dancing Bulb is while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dancing Bulb is .
Pinkroot and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Pinkroot and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Pinkroot and Dancing Bulb
Care of Pinkroot and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.