Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Dancing Bulb
In German
Ukiuki
Dancing Bulb
In French
Ukiuki
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Ukiuki
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Ukiuki
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Ukiuki
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Dianella
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Ukiuki and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Ukiuki and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Ukiuki and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Ukiuki and Dancing Bulb
Care of Ukiuki and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.