Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Asthma, breathing problems
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Wild lilac
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Ceanothus
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Ceanothus
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Ceanothus
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Ceanothus
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Ceanothus
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Guzmania
Season and care of Ceanothus and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Guzmania season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Ceanothus and Guzmania Physical Information
Ceanothus and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Guzmania are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ceanothus and Guzmania
Care of Ceanothus and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ceanothus 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.