Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
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
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
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 Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM italicum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
करी संयंत्र
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Currykraut
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Usine de Curry
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
planta de Curry
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
φυτό Curry
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Curry planta
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
curry roślin
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Curry plant
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Helichrysum
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Curry Plant and Guzmania
Season and care of Curry Plant and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Curry Plant and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Curry Plant season is Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Curry Plant and Guzmania Physical Information
Curry Plant and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Curry Plant and Guzmania are as follows:
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Curry Plant and Guzmania
Care of Curry Plant and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Curry Plant 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.