Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
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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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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
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
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Dental erosion
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Shiraz Limoo
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Bearss Kalk
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Bearss chaux
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Bearss cal
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
BEARSS ασβέστη
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Bearss cal
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
bearss wapna
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
bearss lime
Guzmania lingulata
Family
Rutaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Bearss Lime and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Bearss Lime and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Bearss Lime and Guzmania. Bearss Lime has thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Bearss Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Bearss Lime has allergic reactions like Dental erosion and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Dental erosion. 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 Bearss Lime and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearss Lime and Guzmania
Season and care of Bearss Lime and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Bearss Lime and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearss Lime is Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Bearss Lime and Guzmania Physical Information
Bearss Lime and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Bearss Lime and Guzmania are as follows:
Bearss Lime flower color: White
Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bearss Lime and Guzmania
Care of Bearss Lime and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Bearss Lime 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.