Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Yellow Monkshood, Carmichael's Monkshood, Kamchatka Aconite
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Upright
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Moist
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Fall, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Average, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Leaf spot, Mealy bugs, Mites, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Gout, Heart problems, Inflammation, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Nerve pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Aconitum variegatum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Aconite, Monkshood, Wolf's bane, Leopard's bane, Mousebane, Women's bane, Devil's helmet, Queen of all Poisons, or Blue rocket
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
बच्छनाभ
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Eisenhut
In French
Guzmania lingulata
aconit
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
acónito
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
monkshood
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Aconitum
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
tojad
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
aconitum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Delphinieae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Aconitum
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Aconitum? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Aconitum. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Aconitum doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Aconitum 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 Aconitum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Aconitum
Season and care of Guzmania and Aconitum is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Aconitum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aconitum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Aconitum is Moist while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Aconitum is Not Available.
Guzmania and Aconitum Physical Information
Guzmania and Aconitum physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Aconitum height is 130.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Aconitum are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Aconitum flower color: Blue and Violet
- Aconitum leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Aconitum
Care of Guzmania and Aconitum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Aconitum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aconitum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.