Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
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
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
PAPAVER alpinum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Alpine Poppy
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
अल्पाइन पोस्ता
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Mohn
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Poppy
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine amapola
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Poppy
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Alpine Poppy
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Alpini Poppy
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Alpine Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Alpine Poppy? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Alpine Poppy. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Alpine Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Alpine Poppy 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 Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Alpine Poppy
Season and care of Guzmania and Alpine Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Alpine Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Alpine Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Alpine Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Alpine Poppy Physical Information
Guzmania and Alpine Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Alpine Poppy height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Alpine Poppy are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Alpine Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral and Peach
- Alpine Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Guzmania and Alpine Poppy
Care of Guzmania and Alpine Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Alpine Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.