About Guzmania and Bladderwort
Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
-
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
In Water
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Bladderwort
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Bladderwort plant
In German
Guzmania lingulata
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Guzmania lingulata
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Utricularia
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Guzmania and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Bladderwort. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Bladderwort
Season and care of Guzmania and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Bladderwort Physical Information
Guzmania and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Bladderwort are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Guzmania and Bladderwort
Care of Guzmania and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.