Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
-
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
-
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
-
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Hortensie
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Hortensia
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Hortensia
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
υδραγεία
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Hortensja
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Hibiscus
Guzmania lingulata
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Subfamily
-
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Chocolate-root and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Guzmania. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chocolate-root and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Guzmania
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Guzmania season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Chocolate-root and Guzmania Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Guzmania are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Guzmania
Care of Chocolate-root and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Chocolate-root 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.