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About Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania


About Guzmania and Goldmine Phlox


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Trees   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada   
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America   

Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire   
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia   

Number of Varieties
136   
34
120   
37

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden   
Hills, Moist Soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
50.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Magenta   
Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold   
Light Green, Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

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   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   
Late Autumn   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Not Available   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Dry soil, Shallow soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water   
Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker   
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Edible Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Not Available   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Flying insects, Moths   

Allergy
Pollen   
Rash, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples   

Edible Uses
No   
Sometimes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Acne, Eczema, Laxative   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'   
GUZMANIA   

Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox   
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad   

In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox   
Guzmania lingulata   

In German
Goldgrube Phlox   
Guzmania lingulata   

In French
Phlox Goldmine   
Guzmania lingulata   

In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine   
Guzmania lingulata   

In Greek
Goldmine Phlox   
Guzmania lingulata   

In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine   
Guzmania lingulata   

In Polish
Goldmine Phlox   
Guzmania lingulata   

In Latin
.org Phlox   
Guzmania lingulata   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Angiosperms   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Poales   

Family
Polemoniaceae   
Bromeliaceae   

Genus
Phlox   
Guzmania   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Commelinids   

Tribe
Phlocideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Polemonioideae   
Tillandsioideae.   

Number of Species
Not Available   
6   
99+

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Properties of Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania

Wondering what are the properties of Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania. Goldmine Phlox doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Goldmine Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Goldmine Phlox has allergic reactions like Pollen and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania

Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.

Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania Physical Information

Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania are as follows:

Care of Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania

Care of Goldmine Phlox and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Goldmine Phlox 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.

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