Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
242
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
-9999
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
आर्किड
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Orchidee
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Orchidée
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Orquídea
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
orquídea
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
orquídea
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Epidendrum
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Encyclia and Guzmania
Season and care of Encyclia and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Encyclia and Guzmania Physical Information
Encyclia and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Guzmania are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Encyclia and Guzmania
Care of Encyclia and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Encyclia 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.