Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Grapefruit
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Grapefruit
Guzmania lingulata
In French
pamplemousse
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Pomelo
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Toranja
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
grejpfrut
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
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Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Commelinids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Grapefruit and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Grapefruit and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Grapefruit and Guzmania. Grapefruit has thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Grapefruit does not have fragrant flowers. Grapefruit has allergic reactions like Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting and wheezing and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Grapefruit and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Guzmania
Season and care of Grapefruit and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Grapefruit and Guzmania Physical Information
Grapefruit and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Guzmania are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Grapefruit and Guzmania
Care of Grapefruit and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Grapefruit 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.