Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
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Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Sky Blue
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Schwertlilie
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Iris barbu
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Embryophyta
Angiosperms
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Bearded Iris and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Iris and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Bearded Iris and Guzmania. Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like and Guzmania has allergic reactions like . 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 Bearded Iris and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Guzmania
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Bearded Iris and Guzmania Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Guzmania are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Guzmania
Care of Bearded Iris and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Bearded Iris 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.