Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Africa
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Blue Lotus
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Blue Lotus. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Blue Lotus 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 Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Guzmania and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Guzmania and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Guzmania and Blue Lotus
Care of Guzmania and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.