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About Broomsedge and Guzmania

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
1.3 Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
1.4 Types
Virginia water horehound
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
120
Rank: 37 (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Hills, Moist Soils
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
60.96 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
50.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.48 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Not Available
Red
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Not Available
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Not Available
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
2.4 Thorns
1% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
7% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Autumn
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
17% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
3.3 Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
4.2 How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
36% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
5% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
40% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
No Grass Plants Garden Plants has it !
Not Available
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
19% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
2% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
13% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
66% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
57% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
1% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
5.8 Evergreen
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Tender Perennial Garden Plants has it !
5.9 Invasive
Sometimes
3% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
65% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.11 Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
5.12 Allergy
Pollen
Rash, Throat itching
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
6.1.3 Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Not Available
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
GUZMANIA
7.2 Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
7.2.1 In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Guzmania lingulata
7.2.2 In German
broomsedge Gras
Guzmania lingulata
7.2.3 In French
broomsedge herbe
Guzmania lingulata
7.2.4 In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Guzmania lingulata
7.2.5 In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Guzmania lingulata
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Guzmania lingulata
7.2.7 In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Guzmania lingulata
7.2.8 In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Guzmania lingulata
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Cyperales
Poales
8.5 Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
8.6 Genus
Andropogon
Guzmania
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Commelinids
8.8 Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Panicoideae
Tillandsioideae.
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Broomsedge and Guzmania

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Guzmania. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Broomsedge and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Broomsedge and Guzmania

Season and care of Broomsedge and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.

Broomsedge and Guzmania Physical Information

Broomsedge and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Guzmania are as follows:

  • Broomsedge flower color: Not Available

  • Broomsedge leaf color: Green

  • Guzmania flower color: Red

  • Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available

Care of Broomsedge and Guzmania

Care of Broomsedge and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Broomsedge 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.