Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
-
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Bromeliad
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Bromeliad
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Bromeliad
Bartn
In French
Bromeliad
sweet william
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Bromeliad
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
william doce
In Polish
Bromeliad
słodki William
In Latin
Bromeliad
amaranthus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Sweet William
Season and care of Bromeliad and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Bromeliad and Sweet William Physical Information
Bromeliad and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Sweet William are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Bromeliad and Sweet William
Care of Bromeliad and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.