Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Blue
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Ovate
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
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
White Star creeper
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
Dancing Bulb
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Dancing Bulb
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Poales
Family
Campanulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
White Star Creeper and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of White Star Creeper and Dancing Bulb
Care of White Star Creeper and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.