Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
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
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
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 dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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 for aromatherapy
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Dancing Bulb
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dancing Bulb
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
