Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Dill
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Dill Pflanze
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Dill usine
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Dill roślin
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Dill and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Dill and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Dill and Guzmania. Dill doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Dill does not have fragrant flowers. Dill has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. 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 Dill and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dill and Guzmania
Season and care of Dill and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Dill and Guzmania Physical Information
Dill and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Guzmania are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dill and Guzmania
Care of Dill and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dill 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.