Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
शतावर
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Gemüsespargel
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Asperge
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Asparagus
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Asparagus
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Asparagus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Asparagus
Season and care of Guzmania and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Asparagus Physical Information
Guzmania and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Asparagus are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Asparagus
Care of Guzmania and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.