Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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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
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
-
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, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
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
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
कासनी
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Chicoree
Guzmania lingulata
In French
chicorée
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
achicoria
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
ραδίκι
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
chicória
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
cykoria
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
pancratium
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Chicory and Guzmania
Season and care of Chicory and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Guzmania season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Chicory and Guzmania Physical Information
Chicory and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Guzmania are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chicory and Guzmania
Care of Chicory and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Chicory 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.