Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Iris
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
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
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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
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Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Zwergiris
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Dwarf Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Guzmania. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf 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 Iris and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Guzmania
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Dwarf Iris and Guzmania Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Guzmania are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Guzmania
Care of Dwarf Iris and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf 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 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.