Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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Flower Color
Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
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Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Guzmania lingulata
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Guzmania
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Guzmania season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Guzmania Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Guzmania are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Guzmania
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Caesar Siberian 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.