Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas, Dry Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Blue Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Tan, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma, Itchiness, Rash, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Blue Oat Grass
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
ब्लू जई घास
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Blau Ährengras
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Bleu Oat Grass
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Azul hierba de avena
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Μπλε βρώμης Grass
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Azul Aveia
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Niebieski Owies trawa
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Blue Oat Grass
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Helictotrichon
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Blue Oat Grass
Season and care of Guzmania and Blue Oat Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Blue Oat Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Oat Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Blue Oat Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Blue Oat Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Blue Oat Grass Physical Information
Guzmania and Blue Oat Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Oat Grass height is 45.00 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Blue Oat Grass are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Blue Oat Grass flower color: Blue Green
- Blue Oat Grass leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Guzmania and Blue Oat Grass
Care of Guzmania and Blue Oat Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Blue Oat Grass pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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 Oat Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.