Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
southernwood
Dancing Bulb
In German
Eberraute
Dancing Bulb
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Southernwood
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Southernwood and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Southernwood and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Southernwood and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Southernwood and Dancing Bulb
Care of Southernwood and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.