Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Rose, Burgundy
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
Sickle-Shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania. Dwarf Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Bearded Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Guzmania season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris 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.