Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
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
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Barley
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
जौ
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Gerste
In French
Guzmania lingulata
orge
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
cebada
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
cevada
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
jęczmień
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
hordei
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Triticeae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Barley
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Barley? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Barley. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Barley doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Barley 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 Barley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Barley
Season and care of Guzmania and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Barley is Not Available.
Guzmania and Barley Physical Information
Guzmania and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Barley are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Guzmania and Barley
Care of Guzmania and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.