Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
-9999
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin rash
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Laub- Cattail
Guzmania lingulata
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Guzmania
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Broadleaf Cattail and Guzmania Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Guzmania are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Guzmania
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Broadleaf Cattail 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.