Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Aaron Caladium
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Aaron Caladium
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Guzmania. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Aaron Caladium and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Guzmania
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Aaron Caladium and Guzmania Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Guzmania are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Aaron Caladium and Guzmania
Care of Aaron Caladium and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.