Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
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
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
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
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Unknown
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Not Available
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
desert broom
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Wüste Besen
Guzmania lingulata
In French
desert broom
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
desert broom
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
desert broom
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
desert broom
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Desert Broom and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and Guzmania. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Unknown and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Desert Broom and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Guzmania
Season and care of Desert Broom and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Desert Broom and Guzmania Physical Information
Desert Broom and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Desert Broom and Guzmania are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Desert Broom and Guzmania
Care of Desert Broom and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Desert Broom 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.