Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Snails
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gunneraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania. Giant Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Rhubarb has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Guzmania has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Giant Rhubarb 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.
