Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
  
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
bipinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Loamy
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
  
Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
  
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
  
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
  
Artemisia annua
  
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
  
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
  
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
  
Artemisia
  
In German
Guzmania lingulata
  
Artemisia
  
In French
Guzmania lingulata
  
Artemisia
  
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
  
Artemisia
  
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
  
Αρτεμίσια
  
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
  
Artemisia
  
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
  
Artemisia
  
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
  
Artemisia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Guzmania
  
Artemisia
  
Clade
Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Anthemideae
  
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
  
Asteroideae
  
Season and Care of Guzmania and Artemisia
Season and care of Guzmania and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Artemisia Physical Information
Guzmania and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Artemisia are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Guzmania and Artemisia
Care of Guzmania and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Artemisia 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 Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.