Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Mountains, Upland
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
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
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
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
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Kidney problems
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Dahlie
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Dahlia
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Dalia
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Ντάλια
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Dália
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Dalia
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Dahlia
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Dahlia and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Dahlia and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Dahlia and Guzmania. Dahlia doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Dahlia does not have fragrant flowers. Dahlia has allergic reactions like Eczema, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Eczema, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Dahlia and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dahlia and Guzmania
Season and care of Dahlia and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Dahlia and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dahlia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dahlia is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dahlia is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Dahlia and Guzmania Physical Information
Dahlia and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dahlia and Guzmania are as follows:
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
Dahlia leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dahlia and Guzmania
Care of Dahlia and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dahlia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dahlia 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.