Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Celosia
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Celosia
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Celosia
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Celosia
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Celosia
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Celosia
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Celosia
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
celosia
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Celosia
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
-
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Celosia and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Guzmania. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia has allergic reactions like and Guzmania has allergic reactions like . 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 Celosia and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celosia and Guzmania
Season and care of Celosia and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Celosia and Guzmania Physical Information
Celosia and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Guzmania are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Celosia and Guzmania
Care of Celosia and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Celosia 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.