Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
-
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
Average Water Needs, 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
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, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Vomiting
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
-
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Rocket Dame
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Guzmania. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Guzmania has allergic reactions like 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 Dame's Rocket and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Guzmania
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Dame's Rocket and Guzmania Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Guzmania are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Guzmania
Care of Dame's Rocket and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket 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.