Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
2.50 cm
Flower Color
Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Applemint Tree
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Applemint Baum
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Faboideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Applemint
Season and care of Guzmania and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Applemint Physical Information
Guzmania and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Applemint are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Applemint
Care of Guzmania and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.