Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Minimum Width
2.50 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
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Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Applemint Baum
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Applemint Arbre
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Applemint and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Guzmania. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Applemint and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Guzmania
Season and care of Applemint and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Applemint and Guzmania Physical Information
Applemint and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Guzmania are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Applemint and Guzmania
Care of Applemint and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Applemint 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.