Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Aaron Caladium
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Aaron Caladium
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Aaron Caladium. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. 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 Guzmania and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Guzmania and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Guzmania and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Guzmania and Aaron Caladium
Care of Guzmania and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.