Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
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
Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Gomphrena
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Gomphrena
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Gomphrena
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Gomphrena
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Gomphrena
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Gomphrena
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gomphrena and Guzmania
Season and care of Gomphrena and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Gomphrena and Guzmania Physical Information
Gomphrena and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gomphrena and Guzmania are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Gomphrena and Guzmania
Care of Gomphrena and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Gomphrena 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.