Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
ब्राह्मी
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Brahmi
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
brahmi
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Brahmi
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Brahmi
Season and care of Guzmania and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Brahmi Physical Information
Guzmania and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Brahmi are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Brahmi
Care of Guzmania and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.