Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
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
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Artichoke
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Artichoke
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Artischocke
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Artichaut
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Alcachofa
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Alcachofra
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Karczoch
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
cactus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Artichoke. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Artichoke 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 Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Artichoke
Season and care of Guzmania and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Guzmania and Artichoke Physical Information
Guzmania and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Artichoke are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Guzmania and Artichoke
Care of Guzmania and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.