Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Delphinium
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Alpine Delphinium doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Alpine Delphinium 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 Alpine Delphinium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Guzmania and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.