About Guzmania and Blue Fescue
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Not Available
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, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
FESTUCA
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Guzmania lingulata
blau -Schwingel
In French
Guzmania lingulata
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
azul festuca
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
azul festuca
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
blue Fescue
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Pooideae
Properties of Guzmania and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Blue Fescue. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Blue Fescue 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 Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Guzmania and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Guzmania and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Guzmania and Blue Fescue
Care of Guzmania and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.