Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, 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
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bees, Insects
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Crested Iris
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Crested Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Crested Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Crested Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Guzmania lingulata
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Crested Iris and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Guzmania. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crested Iris and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Guzmania
Season and care of Crested Iris and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Crested Iris and Guzmania Physical Information
Crested Iris and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Guzmania are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Crested Iris and Guzmania
Care of Crested Iris and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Crested 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.