Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
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Habitat
Grassland
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
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 Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Sun Star
Dancing Bulb
In German
Sun Star
Dancing Bulb
In French
Sun Star
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Sun Star
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Sun Star
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Sun Star
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Sun Star
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Sun Star and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Sun Star and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dancing Bulb is while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dancing Bulb is .
Sun Star and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Sun Star and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Sun Star and Dancing Bulb
Care of Sun Star and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star pruning is done 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 Sun Star 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.