Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Lisianthus
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Lisianthus
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Lisianthus
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Eustoma
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Lisianthus
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gentianaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Chironieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Florida Blue and Guzmania
Season and care of Florida Blue and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Blue and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Blue season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Florida Blue and Guzmania Physical Information
Florida Blue and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Blue height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Florida Blue and Guzmania are as follows:
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Florida Blue and Guzmania
Care of Florida Blue and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Florida Blue 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.